raki

noun

ra·​ki rə-ˈkē How to pronounce raki (audio)
ˈra-kē,
ˈrä-
: a Turkish liqueur flavored with aniseed

Examples of raki in a Sentence

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Look out for a raki still that looks like an enormous turkey baster, with a bulb made from copper and a long metal nozzle attached. Lisa Morrow, CNN, 31 Jan. 2023 With views of the Galata Tower and tons of indoor/outdoor seating for any weather, Zulu is the perfect place to knock back some raki and watch the sun set. Jessica Roy, ELLE, 20 Jan. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Turkish, from Arabic 'araqī, literally, of liquor, from 'araq liquor, arrack

First Known Use

circa 1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of raki was circa 1613

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“Raki.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raki. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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