kumiss
or kou·mis, kou·miss, kou·myss
fermented mare's or camel's milk, used as a beverage by Asian nomads.
a similar drink prepared from other milk, especially that of the cow, and used for dietetic and medicinal purposes.
Origin of kumiss
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How to use kumiss in a sentence
She never digests anything except—what do you call it—koumiss.
Happy House | Betsey Riddle, Freifrau von Hutten zum StolzenbergIn advanced cases, it does not prevent loss of weight, nor am I aware of anything that will, except koumiss.
In three days, fermentation will have progressed sufficiently to permit the koumiss to be in good condition.
The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) | Mrs. F.L. GilletteSleeplessness caused by chronic dyspepsia will often yield to a diet of koumiss, when every other remedy has failed.
Insomnia; and Other Disorders of Sleep | Henry M. LymanA simple slice of bread, or a piece of plain sponge-cake, with a glass of koumiss, forms an excellent model for such a meal.
Insomnia; and Other Disorders of Sleep | Henry M. Lyman
British Dictionary definitions for kumiss
koumiss, koumis or koumyss
/ (ˈkuːmɪs) /
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
Origin of kumiss
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