ratafia

Meaning

Noun

• 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.

Origin

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