noun
- A fermented beverage made from mare's milk, traditionally consumed by nomadic peoples of Central Asia.
Usage: Also spelled kumiss or kumys; Contains low levels of alcohol from fermentation; Considered a traditional food and drink in Mongolian and Turkic cultures
Examples
- The nomadic herders offered us koumiss as a sign of hospitality.
- Koumiss has been consumed for centuries across the steppes of Central Asia.
- The fermented mare's milk drink known as koumiss is gaining interest among food enthusiasts.
- In Mongolia, koumiss is prepared during the summer months when mares are milked.
- Traditional koumiss contains beneficial probiotics similar to yogurt.