kamet
- n a mountain in the Himalayas in northern India (25,450 feet high)
katsina
- n a city in northern Nigeria; a major center of the Hausa people
isle of skye
- n an island of northwestern Scotland noted for its rugged mountain scenery
iseult
- n (Middle Ages) the bride of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with the king's nephew (Tristan) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
isherwood
- n United States writer (born in England) whose best known novels portray Berlin in the 1930's and who collaborated with W. H. Auden in writing plays in verse (1904-1986)
ishmael
- n (Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes
- n a person who is rejected (from society or home)
ishtar
- n Babylonian and Assyrian goddess of love and fertility and war; counterpart to the Phoenician Astarte
isi
- n the Pakistan intelligence agency; a powerful and almost autonomous political and military force; has procured nuclear technology and delivery capabilities; has had strong ties with the Taliban and other militant Islamic groups
isidor feinstein stone
- n United States journalist who advocated liberal causes (1907-1989)