ratafia

noun

rat·​a·​fia ˌra-tə-ˈfē-ə 

1

: a liqueur made from an infusion of macerated fruit or fruit juice in a liquor (such as brandy) and often flavored with almonds

2

: a sweet biscuit made of almond paste

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1