TAFIA

Etymology

Noun

tafia (countable and uncountable, plural tafias)

(West Indies) A variety of rum.

Proper noun

Tafia

Alternative spelling of Taffia

Source: Wiktionary


Taf"i*a, n. Etym: [Cf. F. & Sp. tafia, It. taffia; fr. Malay tafia a spirit distilled from molasses. Cf. Ratafia.]

Definition: A variety of rum. [West Indies]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

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