"tafia" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tafias [plural]
Etymology: Creole French, probably aphetic for ratafia, a cordial. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|-}} French Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} tafia (countable and uncountable, plural tafias)
  1. (Caribbean) A variety of rum. Tags: Caribbean, countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Alcoholic beverages
    Sense id: en-tafia-en-noun-lJbPBv7f Categories (other): Caribbean English, English entries with incorrect language header

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