ratafia /ˌɹætəˈfiːə/ noun2 •A liqueur or cordial flavored with peach or cherry kernels, bitter almonds, or other fruits.“Stop that there infernal screeching!” said a couple of ladies, who were sipping ratafia in company with two pretty fellows. — 1839 •A kind of biscuit made with ratafia essence and almond or apricot kernels. formsratafias