[ ˌratə'fɪə ]
■ noun
1》 an almond-flavoured biscuit like a small macaroon.
2》 a liqueur flavoured with almonds or the kernels of peaches, apricots, or cherries.
Origin
C17: from Fr.; perh. related to tafia .
RATAFIA
Meaning of RATAFIA in English
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004