arak

Thân thiện

A bartender pours a glass of arak over ice.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A strong alcoholic spirit: "arak" is a type of clear, strong liquor, often with an aniseed flavor, traditionally distilled in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is typically made from the fermented sap of palm trees (like the toddy palm) or from fermented molasses.

Usage

• "Arak" is an uncountable noun referring to the beverage as a category or substance.
• It is often served diluted with water and ice, which causes it to turn a milky white color.
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Advanced Usage

• Cultural Context: In social settings in countries like Lebanon, Syria, or Jordan, "arak" is more than just a drink; it is a central part of communal dining and hospitality. The ritual of mixing it with water is a shared experience.
• Production Note: The term can refer to similar spirits across a wide region, so the base ingredient (date palm sap, grape molasses, sugar cane) may vary by location.

Variants and Related Words

• Araq: An alternative spelling, common in some regions.
• Raki: A very similar anise-flavored spirit from Turkey.
• Ouzo: A similar Greek anise-flavored spirit.
• Pastis: A similar French anise-flavored spirit.

Synonyms

• Spirit: A broad term for a strong distilled alcoholic drink.
• Liquor: A general term for alcoholic beverages, especially strong ones.

Related Phrases

• Anise-flavored spirit: A descriptive phrase for the category of drinks including arak, raki, ouzo, and pastis.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of various strong liquors distilled from the fermented sap of toddy palms or from fermented molasses

Từ đồng nghĩa

• arrack