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Pronunciation: [kˈɜː] (IPA)

Kir is a French cocktail made by combining creme de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) with white wine. However, the term 'kir' can also be used in different contexts with various meanings. Some synonyms for this word include 'chír', which means 'quack' in Russian, 'keer' which means 'turn' in Dutch, 'kīṛa' which means 'prank' in Punjabi, and 'kirin' which is a type of mythical creature in Japanese folklore. Other synonyms for the word 'kir' include 'ker', 'kur', 'kier', 'khr', and 'kirr'. It is interesting how one word can have so many different meanings and translations in various languages.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Mesha threw himself into the fortress of KIR Harosheth, which is probably the later Kerak, to the south of the Arnon, not far from the east shore of the Dead Sea.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
His name is a compound of Chir-On, in purport the same as KIR-On, the tower and temple of the Sun.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
When Amos had recounted the sins of Damascus and announced that "the people of Syria shall go into captivity into KIR," there was loud applause.
"Stories of the Prophets (Before the Exile)"
Isaac Landman

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