arak

/əˈræk/
noun
  1. A strong alcoholic drink, usually made from fermented rice, sugarcane, or fruit, common in South and Southeast Asia.
    • At the festival, they served arak mixed with water and ice.
    • The local arak had a strong anise flavor, similar to licorice.
    • He ordered a glass of arak to go with his spicy meal.
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