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SCOBY

or sco·by

[ skoh-bee ]

noun

, plural SCO·BIES.
  1. a live culture consisting of multiple species of yeast and bacteria used in the preparation of fermented beverages, most commonly kombucha.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of SCOBY1

First recorded in 2005–10; shortening of s(ymbiotic) c(ulture) o(f) b(acteria and) y(east)
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Example Sentences

Kombucha is a fermented drink made from black tea and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, better known as SCOBY.

From Salon

Donald Scoby, 45, late Wednesday, police said in a news release.

A car chase ensued, then Barnes abandoned the car and he shot Scoby during a subsequent foot chase, police said.

In recent years, the Friends have also dug out some purpose-built, one-way mountain bike trails like Scoby or Down and Rowdy that are chock-full of freeride features.

This kit includes everything you need to get started, including a sizable mason jar and a code to claim a SCOBY, allowing you to make up to one gallon of the probiotic drink at a time.

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