ratafia
pronunciation
How to pronounce ratafia in British English:
UK [ræ'təfɪə]
How to pronounce ratafia in American English:
US [ræ'təfɪr]
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- Noun:
- sweet liqueur made from wine and brandy flavored with plum or peach or apricot kernels and bitter almonds
- macaroon flavored with ratafia liqueur
Word Origin
- ratafia
- ratafia: see toffee
- ratafia (n.)
- liqueur flavored with kernels of cherries, apricots, etc., 1690s, from French ratafia (17c.), of unknown origin; perhaps ultimately from the same source as arrack.
Example
- 1. Should not be too fierce , the red wine is the best choice , may also classify plants the ratafia , in brief , looks like romantically is most important .