kra

Meanings

• noun

  A type of pot in East Africa used for cooking and serving food.

• noun

  An acronym for 'Kenya Revenue Authority'.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kra
kna , tra

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Variants

List of all variants of kra that leads to same result
Isthmus of Kra , Kra , Isthmus of

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'kra' is uncertain. In the first definition, it refers to a type of pot, possibly derived from the Swahili or Luo languages. In the second definition, it is an acronym for 'Kenya Revenue Authority'.

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Trivia

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1. The 'kra' pot is a common cooking vessel in East Africa, used in countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

2. The 'Kenya Revenue Authority' (KRA) is responsible for collecting taxes and customs duties in Kenya.

3. The 'kra' pot has been used for cooking and serving food in Africa for thousands of years.

4. The 'Kenya Revenue Authority' was established in 1995, replacing the former Kenya Internal Revenue Service.

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Related Concepts

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1. African pottery: The art of creating pottery in Africa has a rich history and diverse styles. 'Kra' pots are just one example of the many types of African pottery.

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Culture

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In African cultures, the 'kra' pot is an essential cooking and serving vessel. It is often made from locally sourced clay and fired over an open flame. The 'kra' pot is a symbol of traditional African cuisine and hospitality.

How to Memorize "kra"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, round 'kra' pot sitting over an open fire, filled with simmering stew or soup.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kra' with the image of a traditional African marketplace, where vendors sell 'kra' pots filled with delicious, aromatic food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'K' is the first letter in 'Kenya' and 'R' is the first letter in 'Revenue Authority', making 'KRA' an easy way to remember 'Kenya Revenue Authority'.

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