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Akácméz is the Hungarian word for "acacia honey". Akácméz is one of the most common forms of Méz or honey and is found at every market stalls throughout Hungary. It is made from the the flowers of the acacia tree which is known as locust in North America.
Akácméz is pronounced "ak-ahts-mayz" .
Akevitt is an alocoholic beverage produce in Norway. Akevitt literally means Aqua Vitae, latin term which means "Water of Life". Akevitt is distilled from a fermented potato or grain mash and flavored with caraway seeds.
Linie Aquavit is one product which made Norway famous. Linie Aquavit is shipped in oak containers to produce mellow flavor to Australia and back across the Equator (the "Line") , hence its name.
Akhni a Bengali term for a kind of perfume water made by boiling several spices in a bundle until the original volume of water is reduced to a third. Akhni or this perfume water is used to cook the rice for a Pulao.
The Bengali people refers to an ethnic community native to the historic region of Bengal which is now divided between Bangladesh and India in South Asia.