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ratafia
noun[ C ]
uk /ˌræt.əˈfiː.ə/ us /ˌræt̬.əˈfiː.ə/(also UKratafia biscuit, uk /ræt.əˌfiː.ə ˈbɪs.kɪt/ us /ræt̬.əˌfiː.ə ˈbɪs.kɪt/); (also USratafia cake)
a small biscuit flavoured with almonds(= a type of nut that is oval in shape):
She dipped a ratafia into her drink and crunched it, smiling.
Sprinkle some crumbled ratafias on the cake to decorate it.
Crumble the ratafia biscuits over the top of the cake.
Ratafia cakes are popular, easy-to-make cookies.
When the dessert is nearly cold, cover the top with ratafia biscuits and decorate it with cherries.
Break up the remainder of the cake and mix it with the crushed ratafias.
Butter a mould, press the ratafias into it, then lay the sponge cakes on top.
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