kumiss

ku·miss

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Definitions of kumiss word

noun kumiss fermented mare's or camel's milk, used as a beverage by Asian nomads. 1
noun kumiss a similar drink prepared from other milk, especially that of the cow, and used for dietetic and medicinal purposes. 1
noun kumiss a drink made from fermented mare's or other milk, drunk by certain Asian tribes, esp in Russia, or used for dietetic and medicinal purposes 0
noun kumiss mare's or camel's milk fermented and used as a drink by Tatar nomads of Asia 0
noun kumiss a similar drink made from cow's milk, used in certain special diets 0
noun kumiss Alternative spelling of koumiss. 0

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Russian kumys < Turkic kιmιz

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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