Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*ker-
8 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *ker-, most common first.
- rugbyA form of football in which players can hold or kick an ovoid ball; rugby football. The ball cannot be handled forwards and points are scored by touching the ball to the ground in the area past the opponent's territory or by kicking the ball between goalposts and over a crossbar.
- heraldA messenger, especially one bringing important news.
- routA group of people; a crowd, a throng, a troop; in particular (archaic), a group of people accompanying or travelling with someone.
- karstA type of land formation, usually with many caves formed through the dissolving of limestone by underground drainage.
- croupThe top of the rump of a horse or other quadruped.
- roopTo cry; shout.
- caravanseraiA roadside inn, usually having a central courtyard where caravans (see sense 3) can rest, providing accommodation for travellers along trade routes in Asia and North Africa.
- carbonadoMeat or fish that has been scored and broiled.