kali

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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noun bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
noun wife of Siva and malevolent form of Devi

From Arabic قِلْي (qily). See alkali.

"The mark of Kali," he said. — The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu, Sax Rohmer
{FN5-1} Kali represents the eternal principle in nature. — Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramahansa Yogananda
When disease is prevalent, Sitala and Rakshya Kali are worshipped. — India, Its Life and Thought, John P. (John Peter) Jones

saltwort, barilla, glasswort, kelpwort, Salsola kali, Salsola soda

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