noun
- plural of kappa, the tenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Κ, κ)
- plural of kappa, water spirits in Japanese folklore depicted as humanoid creatures with turtle-like features
Usage: mythology
Examples
- The mathematics professor wrote several kappas on the blackboard during the lecture.
- In the Greek alphabet, kappas come after iotas and before lambdas.
- The ancient scroll contained many kappas in the original Greek text.
- Japanese folklore tells stories of kappas living in rivers and ponds.
- The children’s book featured friendly kappas as the main characters.
- Traditional tales warn that kappas can be mischievous toward humans.