noun
- a fermented beverage made from mare’s milk, traditionally consumed by nomadic peoples of Central Asia
Usage: traditional
Examples
- The nomadic herders offered us kumiss as a gesture of hospitality.
- Kumiss has been a staple drink among Mongolian tribes for centuries.
- The fermentation process gives kumiss a slightly alcoholic content.
- She tried kumiss for the first time during her visit to Kazakhstan.
- Traditional kumiss is made by churning mare’s milk in leather bags.
- The museum displayed ancient vessels used for storing kumiss.