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kai

British  
/ kaɪ /

noun

  1. food

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of kai

Māori, from Melanesian pidgin kaikai

Example Sentences

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Grain of Salt was founded in August 2025 by Alexis Nguyen and her partner, Kai Nguyen.

From Los Angeles Times

Alexis is an avid lifelong reader, and Kai works part time as a private chef.

From Los Angeles Times

The couple had previously hosted book clubs in their home, where Kai prepared an elaborate literary-themed dinner.

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Grain of salt co-founder Kai Nguyen, a private chef, checks on chocolate mousse.

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The union of literature and food comes organically, Kai explains.

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