RATAFIA

Rat′a‐fi″a (răt′ȧ‐fē″ȧ), n. [[F., fr. Malay arak arrack + tāfīa a spirit distilled from molasses.]] 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.]