noun
- plural of koumiss; a fermented beverage made from mare's milk, traditionally consumed by nomadic peoples of Central Asia
Usage: Also spelled kumiss, kumys, or koumiss; Primarily used in historical and cultural contexts
Examples
- The Mongol warriors drank koumises during their long journeys across the steppes.
- Traditional koumises were prepared by fermenting mare's milk in leather vessels.
- Historians documented the importance of koumises in the diet of Central Asian nomads.
- Some modern producers still make koumises using traditional methods.
- The nutritional properties of koumises made them valuable for pastoral communities.