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kris

noun \ˈkrēs\

Definition of KRIS

:  a Malay or Indonesian dagger with a ridged serpentine blade
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Origin of KRIS

Malay kĕris
First Known Use: circa 1580

Rhymes with KRIS

cease, crease, fleece, grease, Greece, lease, Nice, niece, peace, piece

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  1. kris
  2. keri
  3. kris dance
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