kiyi

[ kee-yee ]

/ ˈki yi /

a small whitefish, Coregonus kiyi, found in the deeper waters of the Great Lakes.

Origin of kiyi

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; from the specific epithet, alleged to be a local term for the fish, used by Lake Michigan fishermen; < ?

I know what it is, but he don't know what it is, Kiyi don't.

The Belted Seas |Arthur Colton
Sadler's face had grown tired, sort of heavy and worn, while he was looking down at Kiyi.

The Belted Seas |Arthur Colton
Kiyi rolled over on the edge of Sadler's yellow robe, curled up, and shut his eyes, and went to sleep.

The Belted Seas |Arthur Colton
Puck Parker and Snarlyou and Kiyi had all heard it, time and time again.

St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, V. 5, April 1878 |Various

"Kishhatriya," he mumbles, "Kiyi," and he fell back into his absent-mindedness.

The Belted Seas |Arthur Colton