The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word AMARETTOS
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What does AMARETTOS mean?
AMARETTOS noun- A sweet-bitter liqueur originating from Italy (but also produced in Turkey), flavored with almonds and a secret blend-specific mix of some 200 ingredients such as the pits from apricots, peaches, cherries or other stone fruits.
- A glass of that liqueur.
- A light Italian cookie made with almonds.