kefir

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Pronunciation

/kəˈfɪə(ɹ)/

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/kəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ · /ˈkiːfə(ɹ)/ · /ˈkɛfə(ɹ)/

Definition of kefir

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(uncountable, usually)A fermented milk drink from the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, similar to yogurt but more liquid.

“Water kefir grains differ from milk kefir grains and are generally used to make kefirs based on fruit juices or sugared waters.”
“Mason jars are great for making kefirs.”
“Commercially made kefirs on the other hand have seen the development of starter cultures that make the whole process more efficient and quicker while also providing longer product shelf lives.”

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noun

(uncountable, usually)A fermented milk drink from the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, similar to yogurt but more liquid.

“Water kefir grains differ from milk kefir grains and are generally used to make kefirs based on fruit juices or sugared waters.”
“Mason jars are great for making kefirs.”
“Commercially made kefirs on the other hand have seen the development of starter cultures that make the whole process more efficient and quicker while also providing longer product shelf lives.”
(alt-of, alternative)Alternative form of kafir.

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

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