Obs. rare. In 6 kik, 7 kicke. [ad. Gr. κίκι.] The castor-oil plant.
1597. Gerarde, Herbal, II. cxxxi. § 1. 400. Ricinus, Palma Christi, or Kik, hath a great round hollow stalke.
1611. Cotgr., Paulme de Christ, Kicke, Ricinus, Palma Christi.