Kang
A Korean surname.
A Chinese surname.
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Kang is the 1,084th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 32,221 individuals. Kang is most common among Asian/Pacific Islander (93.86%) individuals.
• gank, knag
kang (plural kangs)
A traditional long platform of brick, clay or concrete, used for heating in colder parts of China and suitable for sleeping on at night.
A large Chinese water jar.
kang (plural kangs)
(informal) Clipping of kangaroo.
• gank, knag
Source: Wiktionary
22 November 2024
(noun) (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
