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Indian director and writer (1930–2014)
Kailasam Balachander (9 July 1930 – 23 December 2014) was an Indian playwright, film director, film producer, screenwriter and actor who worked mainly
K._Balachander
Filmography of Indian filmmaker K. Balachander
This following is the list of films to which K. Balachander has contributed. He has written and directed nearly 80 films and has worked in more than 100
K._Balachander_filmography
Annual film award in India
(Kollywood) films. The awards were extended to "Best Director" in 1972. K. Balachander has won the award a record seven times and won twice in a row on two
Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil
Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Director_–_Tamil
1992 Indian film by Mani Ratnam
Swamy and Madhoo (credited as Madhubala). The film was produced by K. Balachander under his Kavithalayaa Productions and distributed by G. Venkateswaran
Roja_(film)
Indian Tamil-language TV series
Tamil-language TV series produced by K. Balachander. It is a sequel to the 1985 film Sindhu Bhairavi which Balachander directed. The first episode was aired
Sahana_(TV_series)
Indian actor (born 1965)
into films. He made his debut in Tamil cinema through Duet (1994), by K. Balachander, and has since been a commercially successful film star in Tamil. In
Prakash_Raj
1975 Indian Tamil-language film by K. Balachander
1975 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. It stars Kamal Haasan, Sundarrajan, Srividya and Jayasudha, while Nagesh
Apoorva_Raagangal
K. Balachander is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. He is well known for his distinct film-making
List of awards and nominations received by K. Balachander
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_K._Balachander
Indian actor and film director (born 1973)
Telugu and Malayalam films. He worked as an assistant to director K. Balachander, in Paarthale Paravasam. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting
P._Samuthirakani
1976 film by K. Balachander
Indian Tamil-language romantic sex comedy film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Aalam. A number of actresses debuted
Manmadha_Leelai_(1976_film)
Indian film actress and producer
been predominantly working on Tamil-language films. Her father-in-law K. Balachander was a veteran film director and her husband Bala Kailasam was also a
Geetha_Kailasam
Indian actor
Vendum (1987) and in Telugu with Rudraveena (1988), all directed by K. Balachander. Throughout the 1990s, he has largely appeared in romantic drama in
Ramesh_Aravind
1974 film by K. Balachander
is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The lead role was played by Sujatha in her first Tamil film, which
Aval_Oru_Thodar_Kathai
Indian film production and distribution company
distribution company based in Chennai. It was founded by filmmaker K. Balachander in 1981. It has a library of 50+ films in three languages and 3500+
Kavithalayaa_Productions
Indian director, screenwriter, and actor (1930–2023)
Annapurna Pictures under Adurthi Subba Rao and K. Ramnoth. He wished to work as an assistant to director K. Balachander and Bapu. During his early career, Viswanath
K._Viswanath
Indian actor (born 1950)
Award for his contributions to world cinema. Following his debut in K. Balachander's 1975 Tamil drama Apoorva Raagangal, Rajinikanth's acting career commenced
Rajinikanth
Group of awards
Best Female Debut – Radha for Alaigal Oivathillai: 1981 Legendary Dir. K. Balachander (14) remains to be the most individual wins by an artist in TN State
Tamil_Nadu_State_Film_Awards
Indian film director and actor
Priyadarshan's Malayalam film Thenmavin Kombath, for a film produced by K. Balachander and starring Rajinikanth. Despite buying the official remake rights
K._S._Ravikumar
Indian film director and screenwriter
he did some work with a lady called Mohana who was art director for K. Balachander. KB was the director whom Saran admired above all others. Saran hoped
Saran_(director)
Indian actress
with her professor in the 1971 Tamil film Nootrukku Nooru, directed by K. Balachander. Her first film as heroine was Delhi to Madras (1972) in which she was
Srividya
1994 Tamil film
Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Prabhu, Ramesh Aravind, Meenakshi Seshadri and marks
Duet_(1994_film)
1985 soundtrack album by Ilaiyaraaja
1985 Tamil-language musical drama film of the same name directed by K. Balachander. The film featured nine songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written
Sindhu_Bhairavi_(soundtrack)
1988 film directed by K. Balachander
Indian Telugu-language musical-drama film directed and co-written by K. Balachander. Produced by Nagendra Babu's Anjana Productions, the film stars Chiranjeevi
Rudraveena_(film)
1964 film by Krishnan–Panju
The film was adapted from a 1963 play of the same name written by K. Balachander, with the play also featuring Nagesh himself in the title role along
Server_Sundaram
1985 Indian film
directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Sivakumar, Suhasini, and Sulakshana. It revolves around the three lead characters: a Carnatic singer, J. K. Balaganapathi
Sindhu_Bhairavi_(film)
1974 Indian film
written and directed by K. Balachander. A remake of the Tamil film Arangetram (1973), it stars Mumtaz in the lead role with A. K. Hangal, Nirupa Roy, Lalita
Aaina_(1974_film)
1981 Indian film
a 1981 Indian Hindi romantic tragedy film directed by K. Balachander. A remake of Balachander's Telugu film Maro Charitra, it stars Kamal Haasan, in his
Ek_Duuje_Ke_Liye
1986 soundtrack album by Ilaiyaraaja
Mannan is the soundtrack to the 1986 film of the same name directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan and Revathi. The film's soundtrack consists of
Punnagai_Mannan_(soundtrack)
Indian actor (1944–2024)
given the stage name Delhi Ganesh by K. Balachander. He was introduced to Tamil film industry by K. Balachander through the film Pattina Pravesam (1976)
Delhi_Ganesh
2001 film by K. Balachander
Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balachander, for whom this was his 100th film. It was produced by Balachander's home banner Kavithalayaa Productions
Paarthale_Paravasam
2015 Indian film by Ramesh Aravind
Brothers. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Hassan, K. Viswanath, K. Balachander (in his posthumous film), Jayaram, Andrea Jeremiah, Pooja Kumar
Uttama_Villain
Indian actress (Born 1983)
made her debut in 1976 in the Tamil movie Manmadha Leelai, directed by K. Balachander, with Kamal Haasan in the lead role. After that, she has acted in films
Praveena_Bhagyaraj
Indian actress
later got introduced to the Tamil film industry by veteran director K. Balachander and as a protagonist in her first Tamil film, Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Sujatha_(actress)
1978 film by K. Balachander
Indian Telugu-language romantic tragedy film written and directed by K. Balachander. It stars Kamal Haasan and Saritha in the lead with Madhavi appearing
Maro_Charitra
Indian film actor
made his Tamil debut with the film Poi, directed by veteran director K. Balachander. Most of his films post-2005 like Nuvvekkadunte Nenakkadunta (2012)
Uday_Kiran
1984 Indian film
Poovilangu marked the directorial debut of Ameerjan who earlier assisted K. Balachander. The film marked the acting debuts of Murali (in Tamil) and Kuyili.
Poovilangu
Indian film actress (born 1969)
Devgan's debut in Phool Aur Kaante (1991), but her first release was K. Balachander' s Azhagan (1991), co-starring Mammooty, Bhanupriya and Geetha. She
Madhoo
Indian actor (born 1954)
director. His first full-fledged role came in K. Balachander's Tamil film Arangetram (1973). Balachander cast him as the antagonist in his Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
Kamal_Haasan
Indian screenwriter
screenwriter working on Tamil language films, often collaborating with K. Balachander. He was the mentor of actor Kamal Haasan. Ananthu was born as Ananthakrishnan
Ananthu_(screenwriter)
few years, he made his debut in Tamil cinema through Duet (1994) by K. Balachander and has since been a commercially successful film star in Tamil. In
Prakash_Raj_filmography
21st century Indian actor
Telugu films. He is credited as Sriram in Telugu films. He debuted in K. Balachander's tele serial Jannal – Marabu Kavithaigal (1999). His film debut was
Srikanth_(actor,_born_1979)
Indian filmmaker (born 1956)
watching all their films. When he discovered the legendary director K. Balachander, he became his fan. Upon completing his schooling, he graduated with
Mani_Ratnam
Indian actor, comedian and film producer
include Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Rajnikanth, Nagesh and his guru K.Balachander) in Kamal Haasan's 60th year function ("Ungal Naan" function) at 17
V._K._Ramasamy_(actor)
1973 film by K. Balachander
is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Prameela, leading an ensemble cast that includes S.
Arangetram_(1973_film)
1977 film by Bharathiraja
all-time favourite Tamil films; seven–C. V. Sridhar, K. Balachander, Mahendran, K. Bhagyaraj, Mani Ratnam, K. S. Ravikumar and Ameer–named 16 Vayathinile. According
16_Vayathinile
2006 film by K. Balachander
Lie) is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. Balachander in his 101st and final film as a director. Produced by Prakash Raj,
Poi_(film)
Musical artist
Tamil film music by K. Balachander. He has used P.Susheela S. P. Balasubrahmanyam for many of his songs. He has been the aasthana MD for K. Balachandar films
V._Kumar
1996 Indian TV series or programme
aired on Sun TV. The show was directed by veteran Tamil film director K. Balachander. The show stars Rahman and Mohini making their appearances in a television
Kadhal_Pagadai
Indian Telugu actor
in Guntur. K. Balachander changed his name to Jeeva after his first film, changing his fortunes forever. He named his son as K. Balachander. His son is
Jeeva_(Telugu_actor)
1981 film by K. Balachander
Hanky-panky) is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. Balachander and written by Visu. A remake of the 1979 Hindi film Gol Maal, it stars
Thillu_Mullu
Tamil Comedy Show
Ramani) is a Tamil-language sitcom directed by Naga and produced by K. Balachander under the banner of Min Bimbangal. It is recognized as the first ever
Ramany_vs_Ramany
1992 film by K. Balachander
is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander, starring Anand Babu, Babloo Prithiveeraj, Gowtham Sundararajan, Madhoo
Vaaname_Ellai
1973 film by K. Balachander
Say...) is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by K. Balachander. Starring S. V. Subbaiah, Sivakumar, Kamal Haasan, Jayachitra, Srividya
Sollathaan_Ninaikkiren
Indian screenwriter and film director (1945–2020)
theatre and film. Visu initially worked as an assistant to director K. Balachander until becoming a director himself. He later began acting, with his first
Visu
1979 film by K. Balachander
sweet to think about') is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Balachander starring Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Jaya Prada and Geetha. The screenplay
Ninaithale Inikkum (1979 film)
Ninaithale_Inikkum_(1979_film)
Indian actor (born 1970)
Parthale Paravasam (2001), the hundredth venture of veteran director K. Balachander. Despite featuring among an ensemble cast and being widely anticipated
R._Madhavan
1989 film by K. Balachander
Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Rahman (credited as Raghu) and Geetha, with Sowcar Janaki
Pudhu_Pudhu_Arthangal
1976 film by K. Balachander
Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed and co-written by K. Balachander. A remake of the Telugu film O Seeta Katha (1974), it stars Kamal Haasan
Moondru_Mudichu
Indian television and film actress (born 1964)
an Indian actress who is known for playing the lead role Premi in K. Balachander's Tamil tele-serial of the same name. She has also acted in Malayalam
Renuka_(actress)
contribution to the arts. He was introduced to filmdom by renowned director K. Balachander. This is a complete list of films acted by comedian Vivek. All films
Vivek_filmography
Indian writer and stage director (born 1950)
to be mentored by veteran directors Bharathiraja, S.P.Muthuraman and K. Balachander. Kannan is known for his penchant for embedding social reform messages
Vedham_Pudhithu_Kannan
Topics referred to by the same term
POI may refer to: Poi (film), a 2006 Indian Tamil-language film by K. Balachander Poi (dessert), a traditional banana dessert from Samoa Poi (Hawaiian
Poi
Indian actress (born 1972)
Thoorupu Padamara when she was a teenager. The film became a huge hit. K. Balachander then cast her in a supporting role in his Telugu film Maro Charitra
Maadhavi_(actress)
2010 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Thamira
and directed by Thamira in his directorial debut. It stars filmmakers K. Balachander and Bharathiraja along with Anjali, Aari Arujunan, Jayachitra, Karunas
Rettaisuzhi
Indian actress
being able to work in serials. Fathima made her film debut through K. Balachander's feminist film Kalki (1996), where she starred alongside an ensemble
Fathima_Babu
Indian actor (1928–2005)
T. K. Balachandran was an Indian actor who worked mainly in Malayalam films. He has acted in more than 200 films. His areas of contribution includes production
T._K._Balachandran
Indian film director and screenwriter
(1973) K. Balachander (1974) K. Balachander (1975) S. P. Muthuraman (1976) S. P. Muthuraman (1977) Bharathiraja (1978) Mahendran (1979) K. Balachander (1980)
Sudha_Kongara
Indian playback singer
Rahman, Ilaiyaraja, M. M. Keeravani, Hamsalekha, and with the playback singers K. J. Yesudas and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam over the years. Chithra is a recipient
K._S._Chithra
1988 Indian film
1988 Indian Tamil-language musical drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. Produced by Kavithalayaa Productions, the film stars Kamal Haasan,
Unnal_Mudiyum_Thambi
Indian film director (born 1959)
directed by K. Balachander, he assisted Prasad Productions on location. After completion of the film he went on to work for K. Balachander first assisting
Suresh_Krissna
Indian actor
hoping to make a breakthrough into films. He was able to briefly join K. Balachander's drama troupe, Ragini Recreations, and appear in productions before
Pyramid_Natarajan
Indian actor and comedian (1933–2009)
screenplay had been written by K. Balachander. It also marked the first collaboration between Nagesh and K. Balachander. Since then it led to many successful
Nagesh
1980 film by K. Balachander
red) is a 1980 Indian satirical drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. It was simultaneously shot in Tamil and Telugu, with the latter version
Varumayin_Niram_Sivappu
Indian actress
of Rajinikanth's character in the 1981 comedy film Thillu Mullu by K. Balachander. Despite the film becoming a success, Viji chose to concentrate on her
Viji_Chandrasekhar
1987 film by K. Balachander
is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Suhasini, with Sridhar and Chandrakanth in supporting
Manathil_Urudhi_Vendum
1977 film by K. Balachander
1977 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Sujatha, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Ravikumar. A
Avargal
2003 Indian film
Kandasamy under the banner of Kavithalayaa Productions and presented by K. Balachander. The film stars Vikram in the main lead role as DCP C. Aaru Saamy IPS
Saamy
Indian film director and screenwriter
Vikram K. Kumar is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He is known for directing Yavarum Nalam (2009; 13B in
Vikram_Kumar
Indian actor, dramatist, singer, playwright, comedian (b. 1950)
Ganesan and Savitri. In 1970, Mahendran was cast by veteran director K. Balachander in the latter's film Navagraham. The film was an average grosser. Mahendran
Y._G._Mahendran
1978 film by K. Balachander
"Impractial desires") is a 1978 Indian romantic crime drama film directed by K. Balachander, starring Rajinikanth and Saritha in her film debut. It was simultaneously
Thappida_Thala
1986 film by K. Balachander
Tamil-language musical romantic drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Revathi in the lead roles, with Srividya
Punnagai_Mannan
1967 Indian film by K. Balachander
Bama's visit) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. Balachander. The film features an ensemble cast including Sowcar Janaki, Rajasree
Bama_Vijayam_(1967_film)
1991 film by Vasanth
When film producer A. Sundaram approached Vasanth, an assistant to K. Balachander, to make a film for his production company, Vivek Chithra Productions
Keladi_Kannmanii
1981 Indian film
and dialogues were written by Visu and the screenplay was written by K. Balachander. Babu and R. Vittal handled cinematography and editing respectively
Netrikkan
Indian video jockey
films including Muthu), Subhash Ghai for a film with Shah Rukh Khan, K. Balachander and Bharathiraja but did not accept them due to lack of interest. She
Pepsi_Uma
Indian actress and politician (born 1962)
Rojulu by filmmaker K. Balachander in which Chiranjeevi played her villainous, bigamist husband. After she took Hindi lessons, director K. Vishwanath relaunched
Jaya_Prada
Indian singer
directed by P.Venu. He also sang in Tamil for Bommai first (music: S. Balachander), but the first released movie was Konjum Kumari (music: Veda). In 1965
K._J._Yesudas
Indian actor and comedian (1961–2021)
in the Tamil film industry. He was introduced in films by director K. Balachander in Manathil Urudhi Vendum (1987) He has won three Filmfare Award for
Vivek_(actor)
Indian Tamil-language soap opera
Deepak Dinkar, Prem and among others. Jaya TV and ran for 639 episodes. K. Balachander wrote the story and produced the show. The episodes were directed by
Anni_(TV_series)
1991 Indian drama film
(transl. Handsome) is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balachander and produced by Kovai Chezhiyan. It stars Mammootty in the lead role
Azhagan
Indian actor
Mitra (1986) Rajkumar Singhajit Singh (1986) Hisam-ud-din Usta (1986) K. Balachander (1987) Kumudini Lakhia (1987) Vijaya Mehta (1987) N. Ramani (1987) Aparna
Anil_Rastogi
Indian actress and politician (born 1958)
thirteen years old with the Telugu film Pandanti Kapuram (1972). Director K. Balachander gave her a small role in the Tamil film Arangetram where she shared
Jayasudha
Indian director and screenwriter (born 1973)
moved to Karnataka from Kovvur in 1968. Prasad, along with his elder brother K. V. Sivashankar, bought seven acres of paddy fields in Hirekotikal village
S._S._Rajamouli
Indian actor and philanthropist (born 1955)
Bangarayya (1979). He played the anti-hero in films I Love You (1979) and K. Balachander's Idi Katha Kaadu (1979), starring Kamal Haasan. In a remake of the Tamil
Chiranjeevi
1966 film by K. Balachander
is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. Based on his play, the film stars Major Sundarrajan, Nagesh, R. Muthuraman
Major Chandrakanth (1966 film)
Major_Chandrakanth_(1966_film)
1950s movement in Indian cinema
Indian film maker who could take consecutively three films to Cannes. K. Balachander, C.V. Sridhar, Mahendran, Balu Mahendra, Bharathiraja, Mani Ratnam,
Parallel_cinema
1981 Indian film
Tamil language political drama film written and directed by K. Balachander, starring Saritha, A. K. Veerasamy and M. R. Radha Ravi. The film, based on the
Thanneer_Thanneer
Indian actor (1920–2005)
Naan Avan Illai (1974), in which he played a womaniser. Directed by K. Balachander, this film won critical praise for Ganesan's performance, but according
Gemini_Ganesan
Indian actor
He is a fan of actors Kamal Haasan and Chiranjeevi, and directors K. Balachander, K. Viswanath, and Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Besides working in several
Priyadarshi_Pulikonda
Indian actor
an Indian actor. He is known for his roles in television serials of K. Balachander and Kovai Anuradha. He initially gained popularity as lead hero of television
Venu_Arvind
K BALACHANDER
K BALACHANDER
Girl/Female
English Greek
Sparkling. 'K' from the Greek spelling of krystallos.
Girl/Female
English Greek
Sparkling. 'K' from the Greek spelling of krystallos.
Male
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Old High German Berhtram, BERTÓK means "bright raven."
Male
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Greek Isaák, IZSÃK means "he will laugh."Â
Girl/Female
American, British, English, Polish
Sparkling; K from the Greek Spelling of Krystallos; Crystal Ice
Girl/Female
American, British, English, Gaelic, Irish
A Combination of Initials K and C; Alert; Watchful; Vigorous
Girl/Female
English Greek
Sparkling. 'K' from the Greek spelling of krystallos.
Girl/Female
American, British, English, Gaelic, Irish
A Combination of Initials K and C; Alert; Vigorous; Watchful
Male
Czechoslovakian
, butcher.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
K for Krishna, S for Shiv and G for Ganesh
Male
Greek
(Ἰσαάκ) Greek form of Hebrew Yitzchak, ISAÃK means "he will laugh."Â
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Sparkling; K from the Greek Spelling of Krystallos
Girl/Female
American, British, English
A Combination of Initials K and C; Alert; Vigorous
Male
Egyptian
, the name of a mystical deity.
Girl/Female
English Greek
Sparkling. 'K' from the Greek spelling of krystallos.
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Sparkling; K from the Greek Spelling of Krystallos
Male
Polish
Polish form of Russian Svyatopolk, ÅšWIĘTOPEÅK means "blessed people."
Girl/Female
British, English, Greek
Sparkling; K from the Greek Spelling of Krystallos
Male
Czechoslovakian
, famous war.
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of German Ludwig, LÚÃVÃK means "famous warrior."
K BALACHANDER
K BALACHANDER
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian
Concert; Musical Instrument
Biblical
name of knowledge; that puts knowledge
Male
English
English masculine form of Scottish unisex Cameron, KAMERON means "crooked nose."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Name of a Rishi
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Sacred Fire; Knowledgeable
Boy/Male
English Anglo Saxon
Wild boar.
Surname or Lastname
English (East Yorkshire)
English (East Yorkshire) : habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Sun or brilliant boy
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese, Irish
Valiant; Rye Clearing; Blackbird
Girl/Female
Tamil
Blue, Durga, Pupil if the eye
K BALACHANDER
K BALACHANDER
K BALACHANDER
K BALACHANDER
K BALACHANDER
n.
A letter which represents no sound; a silent letter; also, a close articulation; an element of speech formed by a position of the mouth organs which stops the passage of the breath; as, p, b, d, k, t.
n.
One of the sonant mutes /, /, / (b, d, g), in Greek, or of their equivalents in other languages, so named as intermediate between the tenues, /, /, / (p, t, k), and the aspiratae (aspirates) /, /, / (ph or f, th, ch). Also called middle mute, or medial, and sometimes soft mute.
a.
Formed by complete closure of the mouth passage, and with the nose passage remaining closed; stopped, as are the mute consonants, p, t, k, b, d, and hard g.
n.
A sound uttered, or a letter pronounced, by the aid of the palate, as the letters k and y.
n.
An Alkali element, occurring abundantly but always combined, as in the chloride, sulphate, carbonate, or silicate, in the minerals sylvite, kainite, orthoclase, muscovite, etc. Atomic weight 39.0. Symbol K (Kalium).
v. t.
To form or be at the end of; as, the letter k ends the word back.
superl.
Uttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone, without voice, as certain consonants, such as p, k, t, f; surd; nonvocal; aspirated.
n.
A native or inhabitant of Byzantium, now Constantinople; sometimes, applied to an inhabitant of the modern city of Constantinople. C () C is the third letter of the English alphabet. It is from the Latin letter C, which in old Latin represented the sounds of k, and g (in go); its original value being the latter. In Anglo-Saxon words, or Old English before the Norman Conquest, it always has the sound of k. The Latin C was the same letter as the Greek /, /, and came from the Greek alphabet. The Greeks got it from the Ph/nicians. The English name of C is from the Latin name ce, and was derived, probably, through the French. Etymologically C is related to g, h, k, q, s (and other sibilant sounds). Examples of these relations are in L. acutus, E. acute, ague; E. acrid, eager, vinegar; L. cornu, E. horn; E. cat, kitten; E. coy, quiet; L. circare, OF. cerchier, E. search.
a.
Uttered by the aid of the palate; -- said of certain sounds, as the sound of k in kirk.
n.
A tree or wood of the Bible (2 Chron. ii. 8; 1 K. x. 11).
a.
See Gimmal. K () the eleventh letter of the English alphabet, is nonvocal consonant. The form and sound of the letter K are from the Latin, which used the letter but little except in the early period of the language. It came into the Latin from the Greek, which received it from a Phoenician source, the ultimate origin probably being Egyptian. Etymologically K is most nearly related to c, g, h (which see).
n.
A sound produced by an explosive impulse of the breath; (Phonetics) one of consonants p, b, t, d, k, g, which are sounded with a sort of explosive power of voice. [See Guide to Pronunciation, Ã 155-7, 184.]
a.
Applied to certain mute consonants, as p, k, and t (or Gr. /, /, /).
n.
Any one of the lene consonants, as p, k, or t (or Gr. /, /, /).
n. pl.
A class of levelers in the time of K. Henry I.
n.
The acetabulum. See Acetabulum, 2. Q () the seventeenth letter of the English alphabet, has but one sound (that of k), and is always followed by u, the two letters together being sounded like kw, except in some words in which the u is silent. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 249. Q is not found in Anglo-Saxon, cw being used instead of qu; as in cwic, quick; cwen, queen. The name (k/) is from the French ku, which is from the Latin name of the same letter; its form is from the Latin, which derived it, through a Greek alphabet, from the Ph/nician, the ultimate origin being Egyptian.
n.
A genus of spreading shrubs with many stems, from one species of which (K. triandra), found in Peru, rhatany root, used as a medicine, is obtained.
a.
Having the place of articulation on the soft palate; guttural; as, the velar consonants, such as k and hard q.
a.
Having the anterior toes joined only part way down with a web; half-webbed; as, a semipalmate bird or foot. See Illust. k under Aves.
superl.
Belonging to the class of sonant elements as distinguished from the surd, and considered as involving less force in utterance; as, b, d, g, z, v, etc., in contrast with p, t, k, s, f, etc.