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    Mead

    /miːd/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A beverage made by fermenting honey with water, often flavored with fruits, spices, or herbs.
    The ancient Romans were known to enjoy mead at their lavish feasts.
    A meadow or open area, often used in historical contexts.
    The villagers gathered in the mead to celebrate the harvest festival.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'medu', from Proto-Germanic '*medhwō', akin to Old Norse 'mjöð', and Latin 'mel' (honey).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mead hall:
    A large building used for communal dining and drinking, often found in medieval times.
    to drink mead:
    To consume mead, often in a celebratory context.
    mead maker:
    Someone who produces mead for sale or enjoyment.

    Related Words

    honey
    A sweet, viscous food substance made by bees from nectar collected from flowers.
    fermentation
    The chemical process by which molecules such as glucose are broken down anaerobically.

    Slang Meanings

    Good stuff
    That mead is some good stuff for the celebration!
    Liquid courage
    After a few cups of mead, he felt like he could dance on the table.