chivey

1 of 2

variant of chivy

chivey

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noun

chiv·​ey

ˈshivē

plural -s

: menominee whitefish

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably from Natick chippe, literally, it is separated or dead; from its use as manure by the Indians

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