Koumiss (Noun)
Meaning
An alcoholic beverage made from fermented mare's milk; made originally by nomads of central Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Koumiss is still enjoyed in parts of Central Asia as a refreshing summer drink, high in lactose and carbon dioxide.
- Mare's milk, when fermented to create koumiss, can help digest lactose more easily than other types of milk.
- For centuries, koumiss has been consumed in nomadic cultures, traditionally being a gift of respect among visitors.
- Experts attribute koumiss' perceived medicinal benefits to the bioactive peptides, minerals, and antibodies it contains from mare's milk.
- With each small amount swallowed, one gradually grows accustomed to koumiss's sweet effervescence.