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RATAFIA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-01-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Distilling Industries (Food Ind.)
- Beverages
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ratafia
1, record 1, English, ratafia
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A liqueur made by steeping nuts, kernels, fruits, or herbs in any sweetened spirit. 2, record 1, English, - ratafia
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Distillerie (Alimentation)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ratafia
1, record 1, French, ratafia
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liqueur de fabrication artisanale, obtenue par macération de fruits dans de l'eau-de-vie ou de l'alcool. 2, record 1, French, - ratafia
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Destilería (Ind. alimentaria)
- Bebidas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ratafía
1, record 1, Spanish, rataf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rosoli en que entra zumo de ciertas frutas, principalmente de cerezas o de guindas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - rataf%C3%ADa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Spices and Condiments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ratafia essence
1, record 2, English, ratafia%20essence
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An essence used as a flavouring for food and drink, typically extracted from almonds or the kernels of cherries, apricots, and peaches. 2, record 2, English, - ratafia%20essence
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Épices et condiments
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- essence de ratafia
1, record 2, French, essence%20de%20ratafia
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance aromatique élaborée à partir de noyaux de fruits tels des cerises, des abricots ou encore des pêches. 1, record 2, French, - essence%20de%20ratafia
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Especias y condimentos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ratafía
1, record 2, Spanish, rataf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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