hydromel

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

Borrowed from Latin hydromel, hydromeli, from hydro- (from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (húdōr, “water”)) + mel (“honey”).

It was laid with a numerous variety of dishes, hydromel and costly wines. — Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen, Alexander Chodzko
I read some hidden meaning in his eyes, though he sat quietly cracking walnuts and sipping his hydromel. — Under the Red Dragon: A Novel, James Grant
At this table the bridal pair were to have been seated in full sight, in order that nothing might be lacking to the pleasures of the feast, and that the meanest peasant might have the honor of saluting them by emptying his cup of hydromel to the honor and prosperity of the high and mighty house of Kerver. — Laboulaye's Fairy Book, Édouard Laboulaye

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