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单词 kombucha
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kombucha

[ kawm-boo-chah, kuhm-boo-chuh ]
/ kɔmˈbu tʃɑ, kəmˈbu tʃə /

noun

a mildly alcoholic fermented beverage made by adding a live culture of yeast and bacteria to sweetened tea.See also SCOBY.
Also called kom·bu·cha tea [kawm-boo-chah tee, kuhm-boo-chuh], /kɔmˈbu tʃɑ ˈti, kəmˈbu tʃə/, kom·bu·cha mush·room tea [kawm-boo-chah muhsh-room tee, muhsh-room, kuhm-boo-chuh] /kɔmˈbu tʃɑ ˈmʌʃ rum ˈti, ˈmʌʃ rʊm, kəmˈbu tʃə/ .

Origin of kombucha

First recorded in 1900–05; probably an English misapplication or misunderstanding of Japanese kombu “seaweed” + cha “tea”

Words nearby kombucha

kolytic, Komandorski Islands, Komati, komatik, kombu, kombucha, Komenský, Komi, Komi Autonomous Republic, Komi Republic, Kommunarsk
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Example sentences from the Web for kombucha

  • Some say kombucha was brought to Russia by Manchurian traders.

    Is Celebrity Favorite Kombucha Really a Health and Anti-Aging Cure?|Anneli Rufus|February 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
  • Having given up caffeine, she had heard that kombucha produced a light buzz.

    Is Celebrity Favorite Kombucha Really a Health and Anti-Aging Cure?|Anneli Rufus|February 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
  • Its authors speculate that kombucha “may be very healthful” in combating yeast infections, thrush, and other forms of candidiasis.

    Is Celebrity Favorite Kombucha Really a Health and Anti-Aging Cure?|Anneli Rufus|February 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
  • Kombucha was withdrawn from Whole Foods and other stores in the summer of 2010 due to concerns over its alcohol content.

    Is Celebrity Favorite Kombucha Really a Health and Anti-Aging Cure?|Anneli Rufus|February 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
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