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ratafia definition

rata·fia (rat′ə fē′ə)

noun

  1. a cordial or liqueur made from fruit or fruit kernels, esp. by maceration in brandy, and often flavored with almonds
  2. Brit. a small almond macaroon
    in full ratafia biscuit

Etymology: Fr, prob. of Creole orig.

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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