ratafiaPronunciation: /ˌratəˈfɪə/Definition of ratafia noun [mass noun] a liqueur flavoured with almonds or the kernels of peaches, apricots, or cherries. (also ratafia biscuit) [count noun] an almond-flavoured biscuit resembling a small macaroon. Origin: late 17th century: from French; perhaps related to tafiaratafia in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of ratafia in the US English dictionary