English Explanatory Dictionary

airan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Turkish cold drink made from yoghurt and water with salt and sometimes herbs.

Pronunciation

/ˈaɪ.ɹɑn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-airan.wav ī-ˈrän

Word forms

airan ayran

Etymology

From a Turkic source, probably from Ottoman Turkish آیران (hence Turkish ayran).

Related words

doogh tan
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