noun
- a strong alcoholic drink flavored with anise, popular in Turkey and other Mediterranean countries
Examples
- The waiter brought a bottle of raki to accompany our Turkish meal.
- Raki is often served with water, which turns the clear liquid milky white.
- In Turkey, raki is considered the national alcoholic beverage.
- He sipped his raki slowly while watching the sunset over the Bosphorus.
- The strong anise flavor of raki takes some getting used to.
- Traditional Turkish dinners often feature raki alongside meze appetizers.