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kaph

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An ancient Hebrew letter and the eleventh in the Semitic abjads, representing the /k/ sound.

Example Sentence: In Hebrew, the letter kaph is transliterated as "K".

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The eleventh sign of the Hebrew alphabet, written as כָּף and pronounced as /kaf/ or /khaf/.

Example Sentence: The kaph is often used as a symbol in Hebrew calligraphy.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The cupped hand, as used in certain Hindu and Buddhist rituals and gestures.

Example Sentence: The priest held his hands in the kaph position while offering prayers.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Of or relating to the kaph.

Example Sentence: She wore a pendant with a kaph design.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To grasp or hold something using a cupped hand.

Example Sentence: He gently kaphed the fragile bird and released it back into the sky.

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