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ratafia

ra·ta·fia

UK/ˌɹætəˈfiːə/ uncommon

noun

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sweet liqueur made from wine and brandy flavored with plum or peach or apricot kernels and bitter almonds

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

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