Kies

German (Berlin)

noun
Definitions
  • gravel; shingle small pebbles collectively
  • ore (technical language), containing sulphur or arsenic, being hard in consistency and hard to break apart, bright in color and with strong metallic brilliance

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German Kis.

Origin

Middle High German

Kis

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