meade
n. C / Un. an alcoholic drink made by mixing honey and water and letting it sit until it becomes wine. It is one of the oldest drinks in history and often appears in stories about knights or Vikings.
n. an alcoholic beverage produced by fermenting a solution of honey and water. Often associated with medieval or ancient northern European cultures; sometimes referred to as honey wine.
The king drank mead from a large golden cup.
At the historical festival, visitors can sample traditional mead brewed according to ancient recipes using local honey.
While modern palates often prefer dry grape wines, the historical importance of mead as a primary intoxicant in Germanic and Celtic societies is well-documented in epic poetry.
Uncountable when referring to the liquid in general; countable when referring to specific varieties or types.