1. A strong alcoholic drink distilled from grain, fruit, or molasses, popular in the Middle East and South Asia.
Usage: Also spelled 'arrack'; Often anise-flavored

Examples

• The bartender poured a glass of arak for the customer.
• Arak is traditionally served with water and ice in Middle Eastern countries.
• The distillery produces arak from dates and grains.
• She ordered an arak cocktail at the Lebanese restaurant.
• Arak has a licorice-like flavor that becomes more pronounced when diluted.