raki
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- noun
- In many Balkan countries, raki is a traditional drink served at celebrations.
Examples
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He learned how to distill raki from his grandfather using ripe plums.
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I enjoy a glass of raki with my dinner.
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They offered guests a glass of homemade raki at the start of the meal.
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Have you tried raki before?
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After a long day, the friends sat down to enjoy their homemade raki made from local plums.
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At the celebration, the guests raised their glasses of raki to toast to the happy couple.
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In the Balkans, it is common to serve raki as an aperitif before meals.
Synonyms
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A strong clear plum brandy from the Balkans in Central and Eastern Europe
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A strong alcoholic drink from the Balkans made from fruit like plums or grapes
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Etymology
Raki comes from the Arabic word araq, which means 'sweat' and was used for the clear liquid made by distilling fruit. That image of the 'sweat' of the fruit helps explain why Balkan raki is a strong brandy made from grapes, plums, or other fruit.