chicha
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chicha
Borrowed into English from Colonial Spanish around 1750–60
Example Sentences
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At that time, the prejudices against chicha music had not yet been lifted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2022
Wash these dishes down with an Inca Kola or a pitcher of chicha morada, a purple corn drink.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2021
Instead of chicha, the Andean corn beer that traditionally accompanies the feast, guests sipped local I.P.A.s and natural wine.
From New York Times ● Jul. 2, 2021
Like other Amazonian populations, Tsimane' drink a fermented beverage called chicha that is made from yuca or cassava.
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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