kero

[ kair-oh ]

noun

, plural ker·os.

1. a wooden container, as a beaker, made by the Incas.

kero

/ ˈkɛrəʊ /

noun

1. short for kerosene

Word History and Origins

Origin of kero¹

From the Quechua word qeru

Example Sentences

Rookie Riley Damiani’s assist was his first in his seventh NHL game, and Tanner Kero recorded his third assist in 20 game this season.

From Seattle Times

Blackhawks: Brett Connolly sat out the final game of his four-game suspension for a hit against Dallas’ Tanner Kero.

From Seattle Times

Connelly rode Kero into the boards.

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Kero was taken from the ice on a stretcher with his head immobilized.

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Kero taken to a hospital for precautionary measures and evaluation, and coach Rick Bowness said after the game that the player had a concussion.

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