ratafia

rat·a·fi·a  (rt-f) also rat·a·fee (--f)

n.

1. A sweet cordial flavored with fruit kernels or almonds.

2. A biscuit flavored with ratafia.

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[French, perhaps of West Indian Creole origin.]

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ratafia [ˌrætəˈfɪə], ratafee [ˌrætəˈfiː]

n

1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) any liqueur made from fruit or from brandy with added fruit

2. (Cookery) a flavouring essence made from almonds

3. (Cookery) Chiefly Brit Also called ratafia biscuit a small macaroon flavoured with almonds

[from West Indian Creole French]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	ratafia - sweet liqueur made from wine and brandy flavored with plum or peach or apricot kernels and bitter almonds ratafee brandy - distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice cordial, liqueur - strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
	2.	ratafia - macaroon flavored with ratafia liqueur ratafia biscuit macaroon - chewy cookie usually containing almond paste