ratafia

 
Pronunciation: /ˌratəˈfɪə/

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 tafia