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Boza

Boza \Bo"za\, n. [See Bosa.] An acidulated fermented drink of the Arabs and Egyptians, made from millet seed and various astringent substances; also, an intoxicating beverage made from hemp seed, darnel meal, and water. [Written also bosa, bozah, bouza.]

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boza

n. (alternative spelling of bosa English)

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Boza

Boza, also bosa (from ), is a popular fermented beverage in Kazakhstan, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, parts of Romania, Serbia. It is a malt drink made from maize (corn) and wheat in Albania, fermented wheat in Turkey, and wheat or millet in Bulgaria and Romania. In Egypt where it is known as "būẓa" it is usually made from barley. It has a thick consistency, a low alcohol content (around 1%), and a slightly acidic sweet flavor.

Boza (name)

Boza is a surname. Notable people with the name include:

  • Benjamín Boza ( 1900–1901), Peruvian politician, mayor of Lima
  • Francisco Boza (born 1964), Peruvian sports shooter
  • Juan Boza (born 1941), Cuban artist
  • Máximo Arrates Boza (1859-1936), Panamanian composer

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However, it is difficult to find out much about him, although it is known that he was the lover of the occultist, the Marquise du Bourg de Bozas, one of the visitors who had been entertained at the Villa Bethania.