Associations to the word «Ratafia»

Wiktionary

RATAFIA, noun. A liqueur or cordial flavored with peach or cherry kernels, bitter almonds, or other fruits.

Dictionary definition

RATAFIA, noun. Sweet liqueur made from wine and brandy flavored with plum or peach or apricot kernels and bitter almonds.
RATAFIA, noun. Macaroon flavored with ratafia liqueur.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats