"Kish" meaning in English

See Kish in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kish
  1. (antiquity) An ancient city of Sumer, located some 12 km east of Babylon, and 80 km south of Baghdad. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Sumer Categories (place): Ancient settlements, Historical polities Related terms: Aga
    Sense id: en-Kish-en-name-jW9Vx1nT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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