Category:Ratafia

Rat`a*fi"a, n. Etym: [f., fr. Malay arak arrack + tafia a spirit Distilled from molasses.]

Defn: a spirituous liquor flavored with the kernels of cherries, Apricots, peaches, or other fruit, spiced, and sweetened with sugar; -- a term applied to the liqueurs called noyau, curaçao, etc. [written also ratifia and ratafee.]