Definitions

1. noun

a Chinese mythological creature, typically depicted as a dragon or a snake

“The ku was said to have created the mountains and rivers.”

2. noun

a unit of measurement in ancient Sumeria, equivalent to about 10 liters

“The ancient Sumerians used the ku to measure the volume of grain.”

3. interjection

an expression of surprise, anger, or excitement

“Ku! What a surprise!”

4. noun

a term used in some African cultures to refer to a type of drum or musical instrument

“The ku player began to beat out a rhythmic pattern on the drum.”

5. noun

a type of ancient Chinese kiln or furnace

“The archaeologists discovered the remains of an ancient ku in the excavation site.”