Meaning & use

mead

noun·Advanced

An alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey with water, sometimes flavored with fruit or spices.

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The medieval feast included generous cups of mead for every guest.

The brewery released a spiced mead for the winter season.

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Mead is one of the oldest known alcoholic beverages, often associated with medieval and Viking-era culture.

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