metheglin

 
Pronunciation: /mɪˈθɛglɪn, ˈmɛθəglɪn/

noun

[mass noun] historical
  • a spiced or medicated variety of mead, associated particularly with Wales.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Welsh meddyglyn, from meddyg 'medicinal' (from Latin medicus) + llyn 'liquor'