Meaning of ratafia | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A liqueur or cordial flavored with peach or cherry kernels, bitter almonds, or other fruits.
   countable, uncountable
2. A kind of biscuit made with ratafia essence and almond or apricot kernels.
   countable

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Examples

““Stop that there infernal screeching!” said a couple of ladies, who were sipping ratafia in company with two pretty fellows.”

“Steeped cucumber ratafia with Pimm's and Sprite is garnished with a squash blossom at T'afia in Houston.”

“Mrs. Chaloner ordered wine-biscuits and olives, and gave Mr. Freely to understand that she should find his shop a great convenience. So did the doctor’s wife, and so did Mrs. Gate, at the large carding-mill, who, having high connexions frequently visiting her, might be expected to have a large consumption of ratafias and macaroons.”

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