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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A fermented milk drink from the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, similar to yogurt but more liquid. uncountable, usually

   "Water kefir grains differ from milk kefir grains and are generally used to make kefirs based on fruit juices or sugared waters."

2. 2
   Alternative form of kafir. alt-of, alternative

Example

More examples

"Cheese, butter, cream, yogurt and kefir are dairy products."

Etymology

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

Related phrases

kefir graineastern europe

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