ratafia
See also: ratafià
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Creole French ratafia, from 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.
Noun
ratafia (countable and uncountable, plural ratafias)
References
- Oxford English Dictionary, 1884–1928, and First Supplement, 1933.
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