Koumiss
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkuːmɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Koumiss is a noun meaning A fermented drink made from mare's milk, common among peoples of the Central Asian steppes.
Meaning
A fermented drink made from mare's milk, common among peoples of the Central Asian steppes.
Example Sentences
[Of a Persian wine] One name for this wine was 黑水晶 "black crystal"; it has also been confused with koumiss.
Here, for example—a Scythian koumiss vessel, third century B.C. You can clearly see the Greek influence, especially in the friezework.
Word Forms
- koumisses
- koumis
- koumys
- koumyss
Synonyms for koumiss
Depending on context, synonyms include kumis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kumis, koumys, koumyss, kumiss, kumys, kymys.
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