kish

¹

[ kish ]

noun

, Metallurgy.

1. a mixture of graphite and slag separated from and floating on the surface of molten pig iron or cast iron as it cools.
2. dross on the surface of molten lead.

Kish

²

[ kish ]

noun

1. an ancient Sumerian and Akkadian city: its site is 8 miles (13 km) east of the site of Babylon in S Iraq.

kish

/ kɪʃ /

noun

1. metallurgy graphite formed on the surface of molten iron that contains a large amount of carbon

Word History and Origins

Origin of kish¹

1805–15; < German Kies gravel, pyrites; akin to Old English cisel gravel

Word History and Origins

Origin of kish¹

C19: perhaps changed from German Kies gravel; related to Old High German kisil pebble

Example Sentences

“Educators deserve to feel celebrated for their heritage, but instead Leaps and Bounds’ alleged language ban fostered a hostile work culture that made staff feel unvalued and unwelcome,” Kevin Kish, director of the California Civil Rights Department, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

“WOW… this is unreal and wonderfully surreal and I am so happy, excited and very proud of OUR collective show and everyone who works tirelessly to make Top Chef so successful! I’m celebrating all of us!” said Kish.

From Salon

“This settlement with Snapchat demonstrates a shared commitment to a California where all workers have a fair chance,” Kevin Kish, director of California’s Civil Rights Department, said in a Wednesday news release.

From Los Angeles Times

As host Kristen Kish tells us at the start of every episode, the winner gets a feature in "Food & Wine Magazine," an appearance at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, $250,000 furnished by Saratoga Spring Water and possibly most importantly, the title of "Top Chef."

From Salon

The exclusive preview clip shows our final three waking up on the Holland America cruise line and features the chefs heading to breakfast and meeting up with Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons and guest judge and icon Emeril Lagasse.

From Salon