simple past tense and past participle of kindle

plural of Kindle

A surname.

Small pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire. / The act by which something is kindled.

Illuminated, lit.

present participle of kindle

(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.). / (transitive, figuratively) To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc). / (intransitive, figuratively) To begin to grow or take hold.

(rare, collective) A group of kittens.

(intransitive, of a rabbit or hare) To bring forth young; to give birth.

(of an animal) pregnant