noun
- A fermented beverage made from mare's milk, traditionally consumed by nomadic peoples of Central Asia.
Usage: Also spelled kumiss or kumys; Cultural/ethnographic term
Examples
- Koumyss has been a staple drink among Mongolian herders for centuries.
- The fermented mare's milk beverage known as koumyss is rich in probiotics.
- Travelers to the steppes often encountered koumyss served at nomadic encampments.
- Traditional koumyss production requires careful fermentation and specific techniques.
- In some regions, koumyss is believed to have medicinal properties.