Koumiss

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkuːmɪs/

Alternative forms

Origin

Via French koumis, German Kumiss, from Russian кумыс, borrowed from a source. Compare Tatar кымыз, Kazakh қымыз, Kyrgyz кымыз, Turkish kımız, Azeri qımız.

Full definition of koumiss

Noun

1. A fermented drink made from mare's milk, common among peoples of the Central Asian steppes.