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- [ar-uh k, uh-rak]
- /ˈær ək, əˈræk/
- /ˈæ.ræk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ar-uh k, uh-rak]
- /ˈær ək, əˈræk/
Definitions of arrack word
- noun arrack a coarse spirit distilled in various Eastern countries from grain, rice, sugar cane, etc 3
- noun arrack in Muslim countries, strong alcoholic liquor, esp. that which is distilled from rice and molasses, and, sometimes, palm sap 3
- noun arrack any of various spirituous liquors distilled in the East Indies and other parts of the East and Middle East from the fermented sap of toddy palms, or from fermented molasses, rice, or other materials. 1
- noun arrack An alcoholic liquor typically distilled from the sap of the coconut palm or from rice. 1
- noun arrack Alternative form of arak. 0
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Origin of arrack
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Arabic ʿaraq literally, sweat, juice; see raki
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Parts of speech for Arrack
noun
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arrack popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
arrack usage trend in Literature
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