kiyi

[ kee-yee ]

/ ˈki yi /

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

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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