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kafir

noun kaf·ir \ˈka-fər\

Definition of KAFIR

:  a grain sorghum with stout short-jointed somewhat juicy stalks and erect heads
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First Known Use of KAFIR

circa 1785

Rhymes with KAFIR

chaffer, gaffer, Kaffir, laugher, quaffer, sclaffer, staffer

Kafir

noun Kaf·ir \ˈka-fər\

Definition of KAFIR

:  nuristani 1

Origin of KAFIR

Arabic kāfir
First Known Use: 1759

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. kafir
  2. Kaffir
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