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Arak is a strong, clear distilled alcoholic drink traditionally made in the Middle East, typically flavored with anise which gives it a distinctive licorice taste. It holds cultural significance across the region as a traditional beverage consumed during social gatherings and meals, particularly in countries like Lebanon, Turkey, and the Levant.
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- عَرَق
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- 40
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- Arak (drink)
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Arak or araq (Arabic: عرق) is a distilled Levantine spirit of the anise drinks family.
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