| rata | <botany> A New Zealand forest tree (Metrosideros robusta), also, its hard dark red wood, used by the Maoris for paddles and war clubs. Origin: Maori. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| ratafia | A spirituous liquor flavored with the kernels of cherries, apricots, peaches, or other fruit, spiced, and sweetened with sugar; a term applied to the liqueurs called noyau, curacao, etc. Alternative forms: ratifia and ratafee. Origin: F, fr. Malay arak arrack + tafia a spirit distilled from molasses. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ratany | <botany> Same as Rhatany. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |