noun
- plural of oenomel; ancient alcoholic beverages made from honey and wine
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The ancient Greeks prepared oenomels for religious ceremonies.
- Archaeological evidence suggests oenomels were popular in Mediterranean cultures.
- These oenomels combined the sweetness of honey with the complexity of fermented grapes.
- Roman texts describe various recipes for making oenomels.
- The tavern keeper offered traditional oenomels alongside regular wine.
- Historians study ancient oenomels to understand early winemaking practices.