Ratafia Definition
rătə-fēə
noun
A cordial or liqueur made from fruit or fruit kernels, esp. by maceration in brandy, and often flavored with almonds.
Webster's New World
A small almond macaroon.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- ratafee
- ratafia biscuit
Other Word Forms of Ratafia
Noun
Singular:
ratafiaPlural:
ratafiasOrigin of Ratafia
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French perhaps (via West Indian Creole tafiat formula used to toast a person's health) from New Latin rata fiat (rēs or conventiō) let (the thing or the agreement) be confirmed (from the practice of concluding a contract with a drink) Latin rata feminine of ratus past participle of rērī to reckon, settle rate1 Latin fiat let it be done third person singular present subjunctive of fierī to become, be done fiat
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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