About The Word Ratafia
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Ratafia
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What's The Definition Of Ratafia?
[n] macaroon flavored with ratafia liqueur
[n] sweet liqueur made from wine and brandy flavored with plum or peach or apricot kernels and bitter almonds Synonyms | Synonyms for Ratafia: ratafee | ratafia biscuit Related Terms | Find terms related to Ratafia: See Also | brandy | cordial | liqueur | macaroon Ratafia In Webster's Dictionary \Rat`a*fi"a\, n. [F., fr. Malay arak arrack +
t[=a]f[=i]a a spirit distilled from molasses.]
A spirituous liquor flavored with the kernels of cherries,
apricots, peaches, or other fruit, spiced, and sweetened with
sugar; -- a term applied to the liqueurs called noyau,
cura[,c]ao, etc. [Written also {ratifia} and {ratafee}.]
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