Defn: A king; a prince; a chief; a governor; — so called among the Tartars, Turks, and Persians, and in countries now or formerly governed by them.
KHAN
Khan, n. Etym: [Per. khan, khanah, house, tent, inn.]
Defn: An Eastern inn or caravansary. [Written also kawn.]
KHANATE
Khan*ate (, n.
Defn: Dominion or jurisdiction of a khan.
KHAYA
Kha"ya, n. (Bot.)
Defn: A lofty West African tree (Khaya Senegalensis), related to the mahogany, which it resembles in the quality of the wood. The bark is used as a febrifuge.
KHEDIVE
Khe`dive", n. Etym: [F. khédive, Pers. khediw a prince.]
Defn: A governor or viceroy; — a title granted in 1867 by the sultan of Turkey to the ruler of Egypt.
KHENNA
Khen"na, n.