Definition of RATAFIA

ratafia

Plural: ratafia, ratafias

Noun

  • A sweet liqueur made from fruit kernels or almonds.
  • sweet liqueur made from wine and brandy flavored with plum or peach or apricot kernels and bitter almonds
  • macaroon flavored with ratafia liqueur
  • A liqueur or cordial flavored with peach or cherry kernels, bitter almonds, or other fruits.
  • A kind of biscuit made with ratafia essence and almond or apricot kernels.

Examples

  • The word RATAFIA scored big points, tasting sweet like the liqueur itself.

Origin / 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.

Synonyms

ratafee, ratafia biscuit

Scrabble Score: 10

ratafia: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ratafia: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ratafia: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

ratafia: valid Words With Friends Word