noun
- A clear, colorless alcoholic spirit distilled from grains, fruits, or molasses, popular in the Middle East and South Asia.
Usage: Also spelled 'arak'; Often anise-flavored; Traditional drink in Arab countries and Turkey
Examples
- The bartender poured a glass of araks for the customer.
- Araks is traditionally served diluted with water at Middle Eastern gatherings.
- The anise flavor in araks makes it distinctive among spirits.
- Many families in Lebanon and Syria enjoy araks as part of their cultural heritage.