matzoon
English
Alternative forms
- madzoon (Western Armenian pronunciation)
- madzoun (Western Armenian pronunciation)
- matson
- matsoni (via Georgian)
- matzoun
- matsoun
- matsoon
Etymology
Borrowed from Armenian մածուն (macun).
Noun
matzoon (uncountable)
- A yoghurt-like dairy product of Armenian origin, made from fermented cow's milk, and popular mainly in Armenia and Georgia.
- Synonym: Caspian Sea yogurt