Meaning of koumiss | Babel Free
ˈkuːmɪsDefinitions
A fermented drink made from mare's milk, common among peoples of the Central Asian steppes.
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“[Of a Persian wine] One name for this wine was 黑水晶 "black crystal"; it has also been confused with koumiss.”
“Here, for example—a Scythian koumiss vessel, third century B.C. You can clearly see the Greek influence, especially in the friezework.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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