kumiss

Meanings

• noun

  A traditional fermented horse milk drink originating from Mongolia and some Central Asian countries.

  - "Kumiss is a popular beverage in Mongolian culture."
  - "During the Naadam festival, people drink kumiss from a mares' teat."

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Variants

List of all variants of kumiss that leads to same result
koumiss , kumiss , kumisses , koumisses

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Etymology

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Derived from the Turkic word 'kumis', meaning 'foam' or 'froth'.

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Trivia

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1. Kumiss is sometimes referred to as 'the milk of the steppe'.

2. The fermentation process for kumiss can take up to several days or even weeks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fermented milk: Kumiss belongs to the category of fermented milk beverages, which also includes other traditional drinks like kefir and ayran.

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Culture

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Kumiss holds significant cultural importance in Mongolian and Central Asian traditions. It is often served during celebrations and festivals, and is believed to have various health benefits.

How to Memorize "kumiss"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a horse grazing in a grassy field, and its owner milking it to make kumiss.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kumiss' with 'Mongolia' and 'horse milk'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'kumiss' by associating it with the 'k' sound and the 'm' sound, which are the first and last letters of the word.

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