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Ark vs Arak - What's the difference?

ark | arak |

As nouns the difference between ark and arak

is that ark is a large box with a flat lid while arak is a clear, unsweetened aniseed-flavoured alcoholic drink, produced and consumed primarily in the Middle East.

As a proper noun Ark

is the boat built by the Biblical Noah to carry himself and the animals of the planet during the Flood; (see Noah's Ark.

ark

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A large box with a flat lid.
  • (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) The ship built by Noah to save his family and a collection of animals from the deluge.
  • Something affording protection; safety, shelter, refuge
  • A spacious type of boat with a flat bottom.
  • (Judaism) A consecrated container.
  • Derived terms

    * Ark of the Covenant

    Synonyms

    * barge * basket * chest * coffer * hutch * refuge * retreat * shelter * ship * vessel

    Anagrams

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    arak

    English

    Alternative forms

    * araq

    Noun

    (-)
  • A clear, unsweetened aniseed-flavoured alcoholic drink, produced and consumed primarily in the Middle East
  • See also

    * arrack *

    Anagrams

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