fool rack en · NOUN
Etymology
From Hindi फूल (phūl, “flower”) and rack (“arak, a kind of liquor”), influenced by fool.
Meanings
- (India, obsolete, uncountable) A strong alcoholic drink made from distilled toddy or sura.
- (India, obsolete, uncountable) A strong alcoholic drink prepared like brandy, said to have been made from the stinging sea blubber to give it more potency.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fool's rack | alternative | lexicographic |