kvass

kvass

or kvas′

a Russian fermented drink made from rye, barley, rye bread, etc. and often flavored

Origin of kvass

Russian kvas from Indo-European an unverified form kw?tso- from base an unverified form kwat-, to ferment from source Classical Latin caseus, cheese

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kvass

noun

A Russian fermented beverage similar to beer, made from rye or barley.

Origin of kvass

Russian kvas from Old Russian kvasŭ

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Noun

(countable and uncountable, plural kvasses)

A type of traditional fermented Russian beverage with little or no alcohol, made from bread, often flavored with fruit.

Origin

From Russian квас (kvas).

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