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ratafia |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Ratafia \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}.] From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: ratafia n 1: sweet liqueur made from wine and brandy flavored with plum or peach or apricot kernels and bitter almonds [syn: {ratafee}] 2: macaroon flavored with ratafia liqueur [syn: {ratafia biscuit}]
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