What words that start with Q not followed by U?

There aren't many words in the English language that start with Q and aren't followed by U. Here are some of the most common:

* Qat: A plant used as a stimulant in some parts of the world.

* Qadi: A Muslim judge or magistrate.

* Qanun: A type of musical instrument.

* Qapik: A Turkish coin.

It's worth noting that "Q" is often used as a symbol in specialized contexts, like:

* Q (in chemistry) stands for the charge of a molecule or ion.

* Q (in physics) can stand for heat, a quantity of charge, or the quality factor of an oscillator.

Let me know if you'd like to explore these specialized uses of "Q" further!