Kumiss


[koo-mis] /ˈku mɪs/

noun
1.
fermented mare’s or camel’s milk, used as a beverage by Asian nomads.
2.
a similar drink prepared from other milk, especially that of the cow, and used for dietetic and medicinal purposes.
/ˈkuːmɪs/
noun
1.
a drink made from fermented mare’s or other milk, drunk by certain Asian tribes, esp in Russia or used for dietetic and medicinal purposes

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