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
Demand for Lithuanian chocolate, beer and kvass — a fermented drink — has skyrocketed, sending suppliers scrambling for inventory.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 6, 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
She took off her jewels, a glass of kvass was put in her hand, and she sang a farewell song.
From Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles
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