arak

noun

ar·​ak

variant spelling of arrack

: an Asian alcoholic beverage like rum that is distilled from a fermented mash of malted rice with toddy or molasses

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Enjoy luscious libations that feature elements like fragrant lemongrass, fresh tamarind or Bali’s arak, each one showcasing the innovative skills of the bartenders. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Yudiawan also distills his own arak, or palm wine, and produces artisanal sea salt and a type of palm-sugar syrup known as juruh. Tjok Maya Kerthyasa, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2022 The guests are gathering in the orange-scented air for their first arak of the evening. New York Times, 11 Nov. 2020

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“Arak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arak. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Geographical Definition

Arāk

geographical name

ä-ˈräk How to pronounce Arāk (audio)
ə-ˈrak
city in western Iran southwest of Tehran population 265,349
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