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Examples
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Kumis, I thought, would mask the taste of anything.
Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003
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When smallpox first appeared amongst the Kumis of South-Eastern India, they thought it was a devil come from Aracan.
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When smallpox first appeared amongst the Kumis of South-Eastern India, they thought it was a devil come from Aracan.
Chapter 56. The Public Expulsion of Evils. § 2. The Occasional Expulsion of Evils 1922
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Kumis of South-Eastern India, they thought it was a devil come from
The Golden Bough James George Frazer 1897
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Tonokan, the capital of the province of Kumis, probably Damaghan.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part I. The Exploration of the World Jules Verne 1866
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When smallpox first appeared amongst the Kumis of South-Eastern India, they thought it was a devil come from Aracan.
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Airag, or as it's more commonly known Kumis, is a big deal in Central Asia (so we're clear here: I'm referring to Mongolia most the 'Stans with the exception of Afghani and Pakistan).
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When drinking Airag / Kumis in the steppes of Central Asia nota bene: if you haven't finished every last drop of your Airag (and why wouldn't you?), custom dictates you pour the remaining liquid back into the vessel from which it was poured and stored.
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The milk is then put into a horse-hide container and strapped to the side of previous horse while riding it, churning the Airag / Kumis almost like churning butter.
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