Zythum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈzaɪθəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Zythum is a noun meaning (historical) An unfermented kind of Egyptian malt beer.
Meaning
(historical) An unfermented kind of Egyptian malt beer.
Example Sentences
Cartwright looked up from the Chamber’s^([sic]) Encyclopaedia […] One day he would get right to the end, to zythum. Not that he needed to. He had already peeped ahead and seen that it was a kind of ancient Egyptian beer, much recommended by Diodorus Siculus – whoever he was.
Synonyms for zythum
Depending on context, synonyms include zythos.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zibib, azyme, azym, brewage, azymite, zuza.
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