n. [ Heb. ] The third month of the Jewish civil year; the ninth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, occupying a part of November and a part of December; -- same as Kislev.
a. [ AS. ceosel gravel or sand. Cf. Chessom. ] Having a large admixture of small pebbles or gravel; -- said of a soil. Gardner. [ 1913 Webster ]