kivid

Kivid is the Estonian plural noun for stones or rocks. It is the plural form of kivi, which denotes a single stone. In everyday Estonian, kivid refers to stones of any size, from pebbles to large rocks, and it is used across geology, construction, gardening, and landscape descriptions to denote natural or quarried stones. The word appears in various compound phrases related to stone work or stone materials, depending on the context.

Etymology: kivi is a native Estonian word; kivid is its plural. The term is cognate with Finnish kivi and other Finnic words, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage in the region.

Usage notes: Kivid is a common, generic noun suitable for plural references. It is not a proper noun and does not denote a specific site unless qualified by additional words (for example, a particular stone or geological formation). In dictionary entries, kivi is listed as the singular form and kivid as the plural.

See also: kivi; Finnish kivi; stone (general term).