English Explanatory Dictionary

kefir

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fermented milk drink from the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, similar to yogurt but more liquid.
noun
  1. Alternative form of kafir.

Pronunciation

/kəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkiːfə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛfə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-kefir.wav

Word forms

kefir kefirs keefir kephir

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian кефи́р (kefír); see that entry for more.

Derived words

kefiran kefir grain
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