kris

Plural: krises, krisses

Noun

A distinctive, asymmetrical dagger from Indonesia.
a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade
A traditional Indonesian, Malaysian, or Filipino sword or dagger having a tapering, usually serpentine blade.

Verb

To stab with a kris.

Examples

He swiftly played KRIS, cutting through the competition with a sharp word.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Malay keris. Doublet of kalis. Recognized as part of English ca. 1580.

Synonyms

crease, creese

Scrabble Score: 8

kris: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
kris: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
kris: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

kris: valid Words With Friends Word