About The Word Koumiss
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Koumiss
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What's The Definition Of Koumiss?
[n] an alcoholic beverage made from fermented mare's milk; made originally by nomads of central Asia
Synonyms | Synonyms for Koumiss: kumis Related Terms | Find terms related to Koumiss: See Also | alcohol | alcoholic beverage | inebriant | intoxicant Koumiss In Webster's Dictionary \Kou"miss\, n. [Russ. kumys; of Mongolian origin.]
An intoxicating fermented or distilled liquor originally made
by the Tartars from mare's or camel's milk. It can be
obtained from any kind of milk, and is now largely made in
Europe. [Written also {koumyss}, {kumiss}, {kumish}, and
{kumys}.]
Koumiss has from time immemorial served the Tartar
instead of wine or spirits. --J. H.
Newman.
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