raki
/rɑːˈkiː/
noun
- A strong, anise-flavored alcoholic drink popular in Turkey and the Balkans, often served with water or meze.
- She added a splash of water to her raki, watching it turn milky white.
- He ordered a glass of raki with his grilled fish at the seaside restaurant.
- In Turkey, raki is traditionally enjoyed slowly with friends over a long meal.