ratafia

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)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.”

   “Steeped cucumber ratafia with Pimm's and Sprite is garnished with a squash blossom at T'afia in Houston.”

2. (countable)A kind of biscuit made with ratafia essence and almond or apricot kernels.

   “Mrs. Chaloner ordered wine-biscuits and olives, and gave Mr. Freely to understand that she should find his shop a great convenience. So did the doctor’s wife, and so did Mrs. Gate, at the large carding-mill, who, having high connexions frequently visiting her, might be expected to have a large consumption of ratafias and macaroons.”