RATAFIAS

Noun

ratafias

plural of ratafia

Source: Wiktionary


RATAFIA

Rat`a*fi"a, n. Etym: [F., fr. Malay arak arrack + tafia a spirit distilled from molasses.]

Definition: 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.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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