kefir

/ˈkɛfɪr/

Definitions

1. noun

a fermented milk drink made from kefir ‘grains’, which are a mixture of bacteria and yeast that ferment lactose to produce a number of other compounds including alcohol and lactic acid.

“After trying it, she became a regular customer of the store that sells kefir and other probiotic drinks.”

Synonyms

  • buttermilk
  • yogurt