Defn: The name adopted in the southern part of the United States by a secret political organization, active for several years after the close of the Civil War, and having for its aim the repression of the political power of the freedmen; — called also Kuklux Klan.
KULAN
Ku"lan, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: See Koulan.
KULTURKAMPF
Kul*tur"kampf`, n. [G., fr. kultur, cultur, culture + kampf fight.]
(Ger. Hist.)
Defn: Lit., culture war; — a name, originating with Virchow (1821 — 1902), given to a struggle between the the Roman Catholic Church and the German government, chiefly over the latter's efforts to control educational and ecclesiastical appointments in the interest of the political policy of centralization. The struggle began with the passage by the Prussian Diet in May, 1873, of the so-called May laws, or Falk laws, aiming at the regulation of the clergy. Opposition eventually compelled the government to change its policy, and from 1880 to 1887 laws virtually nullifying the May laws were enacted.
KUMISH; KUMISS
Ku"mish, Ku"miss, n.
Defn: See Koumiss.
KUMMEL
Kum"mel, n. Etym: [G. kümmel cumin, caraway seed, L. cuminum. Cf.
Cumin.]
Defn: A Russian and German liqueur, consisting of a sweetened spirit flavored with caraway seeds.
KUMQUAT
Kum"quat, n. Etym: [Chin. kin keu.] (Bot.)