Meaning
Acidulated whey, sometimes mixed with buttermilk and sweet herbs, used as a cooling beverage.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Probably from Middle English wheyȝe, weyȝe, wege, variant of whey. More at whey.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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