# kefir

> English word · Noun · IPA /kəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #81,461

## Definitions
1. A fermented milk drink from the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, similar to yogurt but more liquid.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Russian кефи́р (kefír); see that entry for more.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/kefir