raki
noun
ra·ki
| \ rə-ˈkē
; ˈra-kē, ˈrä-\
; ˈra-kē, ˈrä-\
Definition of raki
: a Turkish liqueur flavored with aniseed
Examples of raki in a Sentence
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At a clutch of tavernas on the waterfront, locals nibble freshly caught shrimp and anchovies with a shot of raki in the Corinthian Gulf’s briny air. — Liz Alderman, New York Times, "Voyage to the Center of the World," 9 July 2019 Raki and Åžalgam Suyu: Spotted at ala Turca in Hollywood, Florida What uzo is to the Greeks, raki is to the Turkish. — Nikita Richardson, Bon Appetit, "The New Picklebacks: 7 Shot Combos That Go Beyond the Brine," 28 Apr. 2017 Raki and Åžalgam Suyu: Spotted at ala Turca in Hollywood, Florida What uzo is to the Greeks, raki is to the Turkish. — Nikita Richardson, Bon Appetit, "The New Picklebacks: 7 Shot Combos That Go Beyond the Brine," 28 Apr. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'raki.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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