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raisin
[ rey-zin ]
noun
- a grape of any of various sweet varieties dried in the sun or by artificial means, often used in cooking.
- dark purplish blue.
raisin
/ ˈɪə /
noun
- a dried grape
Derived Forms
- ˈԲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- s· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of raisin1
Example Sentences
Plumped golden raisins, toasted coconut, and a few chopped nuts go over the top, where they can shine without interrupting the crumb.
Pairing it with bright, punchy ingredients like grassy, celery-flavored vinegar; smooth walnut oil; sweet, chewy golden raisins; and clean, crisp cucumber creates an exploration of flavors, textures, consistencies and temperatures.
They “looked like raisins, because they were so dark from sitting in the sun,” Borris said.
It is known as the “raisin capital of the world,” but the town wants to revitalize its workforce with construction of the high-speed rail.
"To see nanoscale structures with standard electron microscopy, we fix and dehydrate the tissues, but freezing them retains their shape -- similar to freezing a grape rather than dehydrating it into a raisin," says Watanabe.
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