kykeon

English

Etymology

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

Noun

kykeon (usually uncountable, plural kykeons)

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

Translations

Ancient Greek drink

• Greek: κυκεώνας (el) m (kykeónas)

Further reading

• kykeon on Wikipedia.Wikipedia