koumiss

/'ku:mis/ Cách viết khác : (kumiss) /'ku:mis/

Thân thiện

A nomad pours koumiss from a leather pouch into a wooden bowl.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An alcoholic beverage made from fermented mare's milk: "Koumiss" is a traditional drink, originally made by the nomadic peoples of Central Asia, produced by fermenting the milk of a female horse.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The travelers were offered koumiss by the herders on the steppe.
  • Koumiss has a slightly sour and effervescent quality.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural and Historical Context: The term "koumiss" is strongly associated with the pastoral cultures of Central Asia, such as the Mongols and Kazakhs. It is not just a beverage but also holds cultural and sometimes ritual significance.
  • The preparation of koumiss is an ancient practice among Eurasian nomads.

Variants and Related Words

• Kumiss: An alternative spelling for "koumiss".
  • Kumiss is another common transliteration of the same beverage.

Synonyms

• Fermented mare's milk: A descriptive synonym.
• Airag: The Mongolian name for the same or a very similar beverage.

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)

• Fermentation: The chemical process by which the milk sugars are converted into alcohol and acids to create koumiss.
• Mare: A female horse, whose milk is the essential ingredient.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an alcoholic beverage made from fermented mare's milk; made originally by nomads of central Asia

Từ đồng nghĩa

• kumis