Pronunciation: [kˈɑːli] (IPA) 
The word "kali" is often spelled with an "i" at the end instead of a "y". This is due to its pronunciation, as it is pronounced /kɑːli/ in British English and /kɑli/ in American English. The sound at the end of the word is closer to the "i" sound than the "y" sound, hence the different spelling. "Kali" refers to a Hindu goddess of destruction and is also the name of a martial art that originated in the Philippines.
Kali is a Hindu goddess, also known by the names Kali Ma, Maha Kali, or Kalika. She is a powerful and fierce deity often associated with destruction, time, and transformation. In Hindu mythology, Kali is considered as one of the ten forms or manifestations of the goddess Durga. She is depicted with dark or blue-black skin, multiple arms holding various weapons, and a necklace of severed heads.
The name Kali is derived from the Sanskrit word "kāla," which means time, death, or darkness. As the goddess of time, she represents the eternal cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction. Kali embodies the destructive aspect of the divine, and her fearsome appearance and activities symbolize the annihilation of ignorance and ego.
Kali is revered by her followers as the divine mother and protector who destroys evil forces and grants spiritual liberation. She is often worshipped during the festival of Kali Puja, celebrated in various parts of India. Devotees seek her blessings for courage, strength, and liberation from suffering.
Apart from her significance in Hinduism, Kali has also gained recognition and worship in other spiritual traditions such as Tantra and certain sects of Buddhism. Symbolically, Kali represents the dark, primal forces of the universe and serves as a reminder of the impermanence and transformative nature of life.
A plant, the ashes of which are used in making glass; caustic potash of the Ger. chemists.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "kali" has its roots in several languages, including Sanskrit, Tagalog, and Malay.
In Sanskrit, "kali" (काली) is derived from the word "kala" (काल), which means "time" or "black". Kali is the name of a Hindu goddess, who is often depicted as the fierce and powerful form of the goddess Durga, representing destruction and transformation. The word "kala" also carries connotations of darkness or the color black, which is associated with Kali.
In Tagalog, one of the national languages of the Philippines, "kali" refers to a Filipino martial art known as "Arnis de Mano" or "Eskrima".
