\Keck"sy\, n.; pl. {Kecksies} (-s[i^]z). [Properly pl. of
kex. See {Kex}.] (Bot.)
The hollow stalk of an umbelliferous plant, such as the cow
parsnip or the hemlock. [Written also {kex}, and in {pl}.,
{kecks}, {kaxes}.]
      Nothing teems But hateful docks, rough thistles,
      kecksies, burs.                          --Shak.