kerouac
- n United States writer who was a leading figure of the beat generation (1922-1969)
kerr cell
- n optical device consisting of a transparent cell with two electrodes between two polarizing media; passes light only if the two planes of polarization are parallel; used as a high-speed shutter or to modulate a laser beam
kerry blue terrier
- n an Irish breed of medium-sized terriers with a silky blue-grey coat
kerugma
- n preaching the gospel of Christ in the manner of the early church
kerygma
- n preaching the gospel of Christ in the manner of the early church