noun
- an ancient alcoholic beverage made from wine and honey
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The ancient Greeks enjoyed oenomel as a sweet ceremonial drink.
- Oenomel was considered a luxury beverage in classical antiquity.
- The recipe for oenomel combined fermented grape juice with honey.
- Historical texts describe oenomel as smoother than pure wine.
- Medieval manuscripts mention oenomel alongside mead and wine.