matzoon
English
Alternative forms
- madzoon (Western Armenian pronunciation)
- madzoun (Western Armenian pronunciation)
- matson
- matsoni (via Georgian)
- matzoun
- matsoun
- matsoon
Etymology
Borrowed from Armenian մածուն (macun).
Noun
matzoon (uncountable)
- A yoghurt-like dairy product of Armenian origin, made from fermented cow's milk, and popular mainly in Armenia and Georgia.
- Synonym: Caspian Sea yogurt
Derived terms
- matzol
Translations
a yoghurt-like product
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