Defn: The Chinese paper parasol.
KIVA
Ki"va, n. [Hopi name, sacred chamber.]
Defn: A large chamber built under, or in, the houses of a Pueblo village, used as an assembly room in religious rites or as a men's dormitory. It is commonly lighted and entered from an opening in the roof.
KIVE
Kive, n.
Defn: A mash vat. See Keeve. [Obs.]
KIVER
Kiv"er, v. t.
Defn: To cover.
— n.
Defn: A cover. [Disused except in illiterate speech.]
KIVIKIVI; KIWIKIWI
Ki`vi*ki"vi, Ki`wi*ki"wi, n.; pl. Kivikivies (Kiwikiwies (. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any species of Apteryx, esp. A. australis; — so called in imitation of its notes. Called also kiwi. See Apteryx.