noun
- Plural of kumiss; a fermented beverage made from mare's milk, traditionally consumed by nomadic peoples of Central Asia.
Usage: Also spelled koumiss or kumyss; Historically used as a medicinal drink
Examples
- The nomadic herders prepared several batches of kumisses for the winter months.
- Kumisses was traditionally valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties.
- Different regions produced kumisses with varying levels of fermentation and alcohol content.
- The travelers brought kumisses in leather pouches during their long journeys across the steppes.