koumis

/ ˈkuːmɪs /

noun

Mr. Atkinson speaks of the large leathern koumis sack or bottle, as an important piece of Mongolian furniture.

On entering a Kirghiz yourt in summer, one of the Chinese bowls full of koumis is presented to each guest.

On entering a Kirghiz yourt in summer, each guest is presented with one of these Chinese bowls full of koumis.

In some are kept grains of millet; in others, butter, milk, and koumis—offerings to the aforesaid deities.

At last we were presented with different kinds of koumis and sweetmeats on large silver trays.

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