noun
- Plural of koumyss; a fermented beverage made from mare's milk, traditionally consumed by nomadic peoples of Central Asia.
Usage: Also spelled kumiss, kumys, or koumiss; Primarily used in historical and cultural contexts
Examples
- The Mongol warriors drank koumysses during their long journeys across the steppes.
- Traditional koumysses were prepared by fermenting mare's milk in leather vessels.
- Historical accounts describe koumysses as an important source of nutrition for nomadic tribes.
- Some modern producers still make koumysses using traditional methods in Central Asia.