Klamaths
Kla´maths, n. pl.; sing. Klamath (Ethnol.) A collective name for the Indians of several tribes formerly living along the Klamath river, in California and Oregon, but now restricted to a reservation at Klamath Lake; — called also Clamets and Hamati.
Kleeneboc
Kleene´boc (klen"bok•), n. [D. kleen little, small + bok buck.] (Zoöl.) An antelope ( Cerphalopus pygmaeus), found in South Africa. It is of very small size, being but one foot high at the shoulder. It is remarkable for its activity, and for its mild and timid disposition. Called also guevi, and pygmy antelope.
kleptomania
klep•to•ma´ni•a (klep•to•ma"ni•a), n. [Gr. kle•pths thief + E. mania.] A propensity to steal, claimed to be irresistible. This does not constitute legal irresponsibility. Wharton.
kleptomaniac
klep•to•ma´ni•ac, n. A person affected with kleptomania.
Klick, n. & v. See Click.
Klicket
Klick´et, n. [Cf. Clicket.] (Mil.) A small postern or gate in a palisade, for the passage of sallying parties. [Written also klinket.]
Klinkstone
Klink´stone, n. See Clinkstone.
Klinometer
Kli•nom´e•ter, n. See Clinometer. { Klip´das, Klip´dachs• }, n. [D. klip cliff + das badger, akin to G. dachs.] (Zoöl.) A small mammal ( Hyrax Capensis), found in South Africa. It is of about the size of a rabbit, and closely resembles the daman. Called also rock rabbit.
Klipfish
Klip´fish, n. Dried cod, exported from Norway. [Written also clipfish.]
Klipspringer
Klip´spring•er, n. [D., lit., cliff springer.] (Zoöl.) A small, graceful South African antelope ( Nanotragus oreotragus), which, like the chamois, springs from one crag to another with great agility; — called also kainsi. [Written also klippspringer.]
Kloof, n. [D. See Clove a cleft.] A glen; a ravine closed at its upper end. [South Africa]
Klopemania
Klo•pe•ma´ni•a, n. [Gr. kloph• theft + E. mania.] See Kleptomania.