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Karen
Variety of tribal peoples of S Myanmar. The Karen are not a unitary group in any ethnic sense, differing linguistically, religiously, and economically. Rather, they have defined themselves in terms of their common distrust of political domination by Myanmar (in which they are the second-largest minority), which has persisted since the country attained independence in 1948.


Karter
Persian high priest of Zoroastrianism. Under the protection of a series of Persian kings, he restored the purity of Zoroastrianism and tried to purge the kingdom of all other religions. His chief rival was the prophet Mani, founder of Manichaeism. At Karter's instigation, Mani was put in prison, where he eventually died. After Karter's death a degree of religious tolerance returned to Persia.


karting
Driving and racing miniature, skeleton-frame, rear-engine automobiles called karts or GoKarts. The sport originated in the U.S. in the 1950s after the first kart had been assembled from unwanted lawn-mower parts. It thereafter developed into an international sport in Europe. Speeds of 100 mph (160 kph) are not uncommon.


marten
Any of several forest-dwelling carnivore species (genus Martes, family Mustelidae). Species differ in size and color, but they resemble weasels in general proportions, and their fur is valuable. Their total length is 20-40 in. (50-100 cm); they may weigh 2-5 lbs (1-2.5 kg) or more. Martens hunt alone, feeding on animals, fruit, and carrion. The fur of the Amer. marten (M. americana) of N N. America is sometimes sold as sable. Other species include the pine, baum, or sweet marten (M. martes) of Europe and central Asia and the yellow-throated marten, or honey dog (M. flavigula), named for its preference for sweet foods, of S Asia. See also fisher, polecat.


darter
Any of about 100 species of small, slender freshwater fishes (family Percidae), native to E N. America. Darters live near the bottom of clear streams, darting quickly about when feeding on small aquatic animals such as insects and worms or when disturbed. They have two dorsal fins and often are brightly colored. Most species are 2-3 in. (5-7 cm) long, but some grow to 9 in. (23 cm). Some species lay their eggs and abandon them; the males of other species establish a nest and guard the eggs until hatched. See also snail darter.


garden
Plot of ground where herbs, fruits, flowers, vegetables, or trees are cultivated. The earliest surviving detailed garden plan is Egyptian and dates from about 1400 BC; it shows tree-lined avenues and rectangular ponds. Mesopotamian gardens were places where shade and cool water could be enjoyed; Hellenistic gardens were conspicuously luxurious in their display of precious materials, a tradition carried over by Byzantine gardens. Islamic gardens made use of water, often in pools and fed by narrow canals resembling irrigation channels. In Renaissance ...

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