"zythum" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈzaɪθəm/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-zythum.wav
Etymology: From Latin zȳthum, from Ancient Greek ζῦθος (zûthos). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|zȳthum}} Latin zȳthum, {{uder|en|grc|ζῦθος}} Ancient Greek ζῦθος (zûthos) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} zythum (uncountable)
  1. (historical) An unfermented kind of Egyptian malt beer. Wikipedia link: zythum Tags: historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Alcoholic beverages, Beer Synonyms: zythos, sisni

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