K ration

noun

ˈkā- 

: a packaged ration of emergency foods developed for the U.S. armed forces in World War II

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of C ration, but taken as initial of Ancel B. Keys †2004 American physiologist

First Known Use

circa 1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for K ration

• ashen
• fashion
• passion
• compassion
• internation