KOUMISS

koumiss, kumis

(noun) an alcoholic beverage made from fermented mare’s milk; made originally by nomads of central Asia

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

koumiss (usually uncountable, plural koumisses)

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

Source: Wiktionary

Kou"miss, n. Etym: [Russ. kumys; of Mongolian origin.]

Definition: An intoxicating fermented or distilled liquor originally made by the Tartars from mare's or camel's milk. It can be obtained from any kind of milk, and is now largely made in Europe. [Written also koumyss, kumiss, kumish, and kumys.] Koumiss has from time immemorial served the Tartar instead of wine or spirits. J. H. Newman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition