Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition

Ratafia

Ratˊa-fi′a

(rătˊȧ-fē′ȧ)
,
Noun.
[F., fr. Malay
arak
arrack +
tāfīa
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, curaçao, etc.
[Written also
ratifia
and
ratafee
.]

Webster 1828 Edition

Ratafia

RATAFIA

,
Noun.
ratafee'. A fine spirituous liquor, prepared from the kernels of several kinds of fruits, particularly of cherries, apricots and peaches.

Definition 2024

ratafia

ratafia

See also: ratafià

English

Noun

ratafia ‎(plural ratafias)

  1. A liqueur or cordial flavored with peach or cherry kernels, bitter almonds, or other fruits.
    • 2007 August 29, Pete Wells, “Bottling the Bounty of the Season”, in New York Times:
      Steeped cucumber ratafia with Pimm's and Sprite is garnished with a squash blossom at T'afia in Houston.

Translations

Etymology

Borrowing from French ratafia, from Latin phrase rata fiat (conventio) ‎(“the deal is made”), a drinking toast expression to celebrate a deal or an agreement.

Similar Results