kykeon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An Ancient Greek drink made mainly of water, barley and herbs. Closely tied to Demeter and the seasonal celebrations of Crete.

Word forms

kykeon kykeons

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κυκεών (kukeṓn), from κυκάω (kukáō, “I mix”).

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