raki
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- noun
- /ˈrɑːki/
- "Wine, sardines, feta, olive oil, and raki," Leni said.
- a glass of raki
Examples
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We spent two hours of contentment over a few glasses of raki.
Fiction book (1994) -
"Have a glass of raki with me," he offered, "and tell me your name."
Fiction book (1999) -
Basically, anytime, anywhere, is a good time for raki.
Blog text (17) -
That evening, there was a farewell dinner in Orhan's house, with music, raki, and generous, beautiful food.
Fiction book (1994) -
He breezed slowly past the table at which Randolph nursed a glass of raki.
Fiction book (1999) -
We spent a lovely evening sharing stories over glasses of raki and traditional snacks.
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At the celebration, guests raised their glasses to toast with raki before the meal.
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The waiter served the raki ice-cold, as is customary in Turkish culture.
Synonyms
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7.7
A strong clear Greek drink with a sweet liquorice taste served before a meal
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8.8
A clear anise-flavored alcoholic drink from the Middle East
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A strong green alcoholic drink flavored with a bitter herb and licorice
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Etymology
Raki comes from the Arabic word araq, meaning 'sweat', a name for the clear liquid made by distilling. That's why Turkish raki became a clear, strong drink often flavored with anise and made by distilling grapes.