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chicha

American  
[chee-chuh] / ˈtʃi tʃə /

noun

  1. a beer made from fermented corn in South and Central America.


Etymology

Origin of chicha

Borrowed into English from Colonial Spanish around 1750–60


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Carballo’s decision was fundamental in the creation of chicha.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2022

In Venezuela, it might be chicha de arroz, a horchata-like drink made from rice and milk.

From Seattle Times ● May 18, 2022

He said his chicha recipe came from his grandmother.

From New York Times ● Jul. 19, 2021

For Tsimane' men, consuming fermented chicha was associated with lower odds of becoming dehydrated.

From Scientific American ● Jun. 15, 2021

Atawallpa mounted a bowl atop the skull, inserted a spout between the teeth, and used it as a cup for his chicha.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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