Definition of Mead

1. Noun. United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978).

Exact synonyms: Margaret Mead
Generic synonyms: Anthropologist

2. Noun. United States philosopher of pragmatism (1863-1931).
Exact synonyms: George Herbert Mead
Generic synonyms: Philosopher

3. Noun. Made of fermented honey and water.
Terms within: Honey, Hydromel
Generic synonyms: Brew, Brewage
Specialized synonyms: Metheglin

Definition of Mead

1. n. A fermented drink made of water and honey with malt, yeast, etc.; metheglin; hydromel.

2. n. A meadow.

Definition of Mead

1. an alcoholic beverage [n -S]

Medical Definition of Mead

1. 1. A fermented drink made of water and honey with malt, yeast, etc.; metheglin; hydromel. 2. A drink composed of sirup of sarsaparilla or other flavoring extract, and water. It is sometimes charged with carbonic acid gas. Origin: OE. Mede, AS. Meodo; akin to D. Mede, G. Met, meth, OHG. Metu, mitu, Icel. Mjor, Dan. Miod, Sw. Mjod, Russ. Med', Lith. Midus, W. Medd, Gr. Wine, Skr. Madhu honey, a sweet drink, as adj, sweet. Cf. Metheglin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mead

MCV
McVay's operation
MD
MD
MDI
MDiv
MDMA
MDMA
MDNCF
MDS
me
ME
meacock
meacocks
mead (current term)
mead (current term)
Mead's milkweed
mead-johnson nutritionals
Meade
meadow
meadow
meadow-beauty family
meadowgrass
meadowland
meadowlands
meadowlark
meadowlarks
meadows
Meadows' syndrome
meadowsweet

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