raki

noun

ra·ki rə-ˈkē

ˈra-kē,

ˈrä-

: a Turkish liqueur flavored with aniseed

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What’s next for Albania The things that make visiting Albania so wonderful—jaw-dropping scenery and that every restaurateur and hotelier foists their father’s homemade raki (grape brandy) on everyone, immediately—remain firmly in place. — Naomi Tomky, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026 While not officially a hotel, the owner is available on-site to welcome guests with homemade raki and island recommendations. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Fresh seafood is abundant thanks to the proximity to the sea, while traditional Turkish meze (washed down with raki, of course), and local specialties like şiş köfte and tantuni await. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for raki

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1613, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of raki was circa 1613

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