ratafia

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun sweet liqueur made from wine and brandy flavored with plum or peach or apricot kernels and bitter almonds
  2. noun macaroon flavored with ratafia liqueur

Etymology

Borrowed from Creole French ratafia, from the Latin phrase rata fiat (conventio) (“the deal is made”), a drinking toast expression to celebrate a deal or an agreement. Or, sharing an Arabic origin with arak.

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Synonyms

ratafee

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