zythum
/ˈzʌɪθəm/noun
In ancient Egypt: a kind of malt beer.
- Much of the word's continuing use is due to its status as the last word listed in several dictionaries..
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Topsell (d. 1625), Church of England clergyman and author. From classical Latin zȳthum from Hellenistic Greek ζῦθος, of unknown origin.