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Pronunciation: [kjˈuːmɪs] (IPA)

Kumiss is a slightly alcoholic, fermented dairy drink traditionally made from mare's milk. Depending on the region, kumiss is also known as airag, chigee or kumys. This drink is consumed mainly in Central Asia, where it is considered a staple beverage. In Russia, kumiss is known as "koumiss." Another synonym for kumiss is "fermented mare's milk." Kumiss is recognized for its tangy and sour flavor and is often compared to yogurt. The beverage is rich in vitamins and minerals and is believed to have therapeutic properties. It is often served cold but can also be heated and consumed in various ways.
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When the refreshing Kumiss was served around the evening camp-fire, the dangers of the journey through China were discussed among our hosts with frequent looks of misgiving.
"Across Asia on a Bicycle"
Thomas Gaskell Allen and William Lewis Sachtleben
Buttermilk, Kumiss, and matzoon are often agreeable and beneficial to the sick; by some, they are more easily digested than whole milk.
"School and Home Cooking"
Carlotta C. Greer
This was Kumiss, a fermented mare's milk which was the wine and water of the steppes.
"The Defiant Agents"
Andre Alice Norton

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