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Ku Klux definition

☆ Ku· Klux (ko̵̅o̅′ kluks′, kyo̵̅o̅′-)

Ku Klux Klan

Etymology: < Gr kyklos, a circle (see cycle): prob. suggested by Kuklos Adelphōn, a S college fraternity (1812-66)

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