K Kedavra (see cadabra and kadabra) Mystique: Even more than its cousin cadabra, the magic word kedavra is shrouded by an ominous, dark aura of necromancy. Through its very own feat of mentalism, the word conjures a cadaver in one's subconscious. Origins: This word is of Aramaic origin. Facts: The word kedavra is a part of a killing curse in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels. In Literature: • "The only surviving Death Eaters are too decrepit these days to even say the word 'Kedavra,' let alone cast the spell." -- Caius Marcius, Snape-Specific (2004) Kerblunkity-Blink Origins: This phrase was coined by Thomas Theodore Turner (1951-1927). Variations and Incantations: • Kerblinkity-blunk In Literature: • "Who can forget the sonorous 'plop' with which he uttered that mystic word, 'Kerblunkity-blink!'" -- Hilary Willson, Ampleforth Journal (1940) Kesk Ma'sik Meanings: • Changing from reality to non-reality. -- Micmac elder Michael W. Francis, quoted in Visions of Sound by Beverly Diamond and Franziska Von Rosen (1994) Origins: Kesk ma'sik is of Micmac (Maritime Algonquian) origin. Facts: Similarly, according to Micmac elder Michael W. Francis, kesk matiket means a magician, and kesk mta'q means "making a magic sound."7 7 Beverly Diamond & Franziska Von Rosen, Visions of Sound (1994)