abkari

noun — 2 senses

abkari

noun

US /ɑbˈkɑɹ.i/

Etymology From Persian آبکاری (âbkâri), from آبکار (âbkâr).

1

India The manufacture or sale of liquors or drugs.

2

India A revenue tax on the manufacture or sale of liquors and drugs.

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