kefir in English dictionary

  • kefir

    Meanings and definitions of "kefir"

    • A fermented milk drink from the Caucasus and Eastern Europe.
    • noun
      Alternative form of [i]kafir[/i]
    • noun
      A fermented milk drink from the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, similar to yogurt but more liquid.
    • fermented milk
    • noun
      a fermented milk drink made with kefir "grains" (a yeast/bacterial fermentation starter); it has its origins in the north Caucasus Mountains.
      Traditional kefir was made in skin bags that were hung near a doorway; the bag would be knocked by anyone passing through the doorway to help keep the milk and kefir grains well mixed.

    Synonyms of "kefir" in English dictionary

    keefir, kephir, milk kefir are the top synonyms of "kefir" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of kefir

    • kefir ( uncountable)
    • kefir (plural kefirs)
    • kefir (uncountable)

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