kamet
- n a mountain in the Himalayas in northern India (25,450 feet high)
katsina
- n a city in northern Nigeria; a major center of the Hausa people
james michener
- n United States writer of historical novels (1907-1997)
jainism
- n sect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism
- n religion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism; emphasizes asceticism and immortality and transmigration of the soul; denies existence of a perfect or supreme being
jaish-e-muhammad
- n a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
jaish-i-mohammed
- n a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
jak
- n immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted
jakarta
- n capital and largest city of Indonesia; located on the island of Java; founded by the Dutch in 17th century
jakes
- n a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate