matzoon
English
editAlternative forms
edit- madzoon (Western Armenian pronunciation)
- madzoun (Western Armenian pronunciation)
- matsoni (via Georgian)
- matson, matzoun, matsoun, matsoon
Etymology
editBorrowed from Armenian մածուն (macun).
Noun
editmatzoon (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