Kerak

[ ker-ahk, ke-rahk ]

noun

1. a town in western Jordan, near the southern part of the Dead Sea: ancient citadel of the Moabites.

Example Sentences

Almost everywhere in the world where rice is eaten, as a staple and an inheritance, people have names for this prized crust, among them xoon, tahdig, com cháy, socarrat, pegao, nurungji, hikakeh, graten, kanzo, guoba, concón, cocolón, okoge, raspa, kerak nasi, bun bun, tutong, dukot, cucayo and bay kdaing.

From New York Times

On our way we passed the imposing ramparts of the castle at Kerak, one of the largest fortresses in the Middle East.

From BBC

Those in Kerak and other East Bank towns were organized by local opposition movements known collectively as Hirak, whose grievances focus on corruption, poor services and unemployment.

From Reuters

Kerak boasts a major university, a new public hospital along with training colleges, and a palace of justice.

From Reuters

"Parliament must become its own master and not get dissolved by the king in two words," said Wisam al-Majali, a Hirak activist in Kerak.

From Reuters