I. ˈkish noun
( -es )
Etymology: Irish Gaelic cis, from Middle Irish cess
: a large square wicker basket used in Ireland for carrying peat
II. noun
also keesh ˈkēsh
( -es )
Etymology: probably modification of German kies gravel, pyrites, from Middle High German kis; akin to Old High German kisil pebble — more at chisel
: graphite that separates on slow cooling of molten cast iron or pig iron rich in carbon