ratafia

Meanings

1. A liqueur or cordial flavored with peach or cherry kernels, bitter almonds, or other fruits.
2. A kind of biscuit made with ratafia essence and almond or apricot kernels.

Etymology

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.