cauim

Definitions

An alcoholic beverage of Tupian origin, made by the fermentation of manioc, cashews, or maize.

uncommon, uncountable, usually

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Examples

“Yakupa is a traditional non-alcoholic cassava beverage produced by indigenous Juruna people, who inhabit the Indigenous Xingu Park⟳ in Mato Grosso (Brazil) and it is classified within [the same category as] refreshing cauims. A recently analysis of microbial[…]”

“"Like⟳ the clear stuff you drink⟳?" The men's faces didn't change⟳. "Or maybe you don't drink⟳ water; maybe you drink⟳ cauim all the time.: Their faces didn't change⟳. "Or maybe you don't.:”

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