kvass
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of kvass
First recorded in 1545–55, kvass is from the Russian word kvas
Example Sentences
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It also sells local products, including the fermented beverage kvass.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2024
Eastern Europe seems to inspire the sweet and smoky wedge of grilled caraflex cabbage, dusted with powdered caraway seeds and served in a sourdough consommé — a bread broth that may bring to mind kvass.
From New York Times ● Mar. 8, 2022
“Say no to Cola-nisation. Drink kvass to the health of the nation!” read one ad, according to Saladino.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 11, 2022
There’s also a drink called beetroot kvass, which tastes deep and life-giving and quite unlike anything else: rich and earthy, with a twang.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 24, 2020
"Bring the kvass here," continued the same woman's voice.
From Liza "A nest of nobles" by William Ralston Shedden Ralston
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