ratafia Syllabification: (rat·a·fi·a)Pronunciation: /ˌratəˈfēə/Definition of ratafia noun a liqueur flavored with almonds or the kernels of peaches, apricots, or cherries. (also ratafia biscuit) an almond-flavored cookie like a small macaroon. Origin: late 17th century: from French; perhaps related to tafiaratafia in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of ratafia in the British & World English dictionary