kumiss

also n.
The fermented milk of a mare or camel, used as a beverage by certain peoples of western and central Asia.

[Russian kumys, from Old Russian komyzŭ, from Old Turkic qïmïz, from qammaq, to shake.]

[KOO-mihs] Thought to have originated with the Mongols, this acrid, slightly alcoholic beverage is made from fermented mare's or camel's milk. Like kefir, today's kumiss is more likely produced from cow's milk. It's often used as a digestive aid.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: an alcoholic beverage made from fermented mare's milk; made originally by nomads of central Asia
  Synonym: koumiss

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