Members of the Sikh community, known as the Khalsa, were recognized by the five Ks: uncut hair, a comb, knee length breeches, a steel bracelet, and a sabre (kirpan).
Definition of five Ks in US English:
five Ks
plural nounˌfīv ˈkāz
the five Ks
see Khalsa
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Members of the Sikh community, known as the Khalsa, were recognized by the five Ks: uncut hair, a comb, knee length breeches, a steel bracelet, and a sabre (kirpan).