Definitions for arracks

arracks ar·rack

Spelling: [ar-uh k, uh-rak]
IPA: /ˈær ək, əˈræk/

Arracks is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 91 anagrams from letters in arracks (aackrrs).

Definitions for arracks

noun

  1. 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.

Origin of arracks

1595-1605; Arabic ʿaraq literally, sweat, juice; see raki

Examples for arracks

I am going to the dining-room to get some arrack for your tea.

They offer rice and arrack (alcoholic liquor) to their ancestors.

They are said to be very partial to toddy and arrack (alcoholic liquor).

In front of the platform are placed a sickle, sticks, and arrack (liquor).

Having no bottle, I found that the arrack had been put into a small gourd.

Going into the house again, I found a lamp and a bottle of arrack upset.

Toddy and arrack (native spirit) are also placed in readiness.

Finally, the interview terminated by his asking for a glass of arrack.

Chests of Congou and Souchon and flasks of arrack are standings about.

When distilled it yields a spirit which is known as "arrack."

Word Value for arracks
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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