Rakija
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɑːki.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rakija is a noun meaning A strong distilled alcoholic beverage made from various fruits, varieties of which (such as slivovitz) are found across the Balkans and the Mediterranean.
Meaning
A strong distilled alcoholic beverage made from various fruits, varieties of which (such as slivovitz) are found across the Balkans and the Mediterranean.
Example Sentences
As in most Balkan countries rakija (pronounced 'RAK-eeyah') is the national drink of Macedonia. While rakija in the surrounding countries is made mainly from fruits such as plums (slivovice) or pears (viljemovka), Macedonian rakija is exclusively made from grapes.
Word Forms
- rakijas
- rakia
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slivovitz, slivovica, slivovic, slivowitz, pelinkovac, slatko.
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