An alcoholic drink made in eastern Central America from chewed and fermented plantain, cassava, maize, etc. Frequently attributive, especially in "mishla feast".
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Dampier (1651–1715), buccaneer and explorer. From Miskito mushla.
Definition of mishla in US English:
mishla
nounˈmɪʃlə
An alcoholic drink made in eastern Central America from chewed and fermented plantain, cassava, maize, etc. Frequently attributive, especially in "mishla feast".
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Dampier (1651–1715), buccaneer and explorer. From Miskito mushla.