oenomel
Definition
Noun: 1. A drink or mixture of wine and honey: Specifically, an ancient beverage made by blending wine with honey, often used historically as a medicinal tonic or a sweetened drink.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The ancient Greeks sometimes consumed oenomel as a restorative beverage.
- The recipe called for a simple oenomel, mixing robust red wine with wildflower honey.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Literary Context: The term is primarily used in historical, classical, or literary contexts to describe ancient practices. It is rarely used in modern everyday language.
- In his treatise, the physician described oenomel as a remedy for certain ailments.
Variants and Related Words
- None: This is a specific, fixed compound noun. There are no common variant spellings or direct derivatives.
Synonyms
- Mulled wine (conceptual): While not identical, mulled wine is a modern spiced and sometimes sweetened wine that shares the concept of an altered wine beverage.
- Honeyed wine: A descriptive phrase meaning the same thing.
Related Phrases
- None: There are no common phrasal verbs or idioms using this word.
Related Idioms
- None: This word does not feature in common English idioms.
Noun
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wine mixed with honey
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