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raisin definition

rai·sin (rā′zən)

noun

any of various kinds of sweet grapes, usually seedless, dried for eating

Etymology: OFr reisin < VL *racimus < L racemus, cluster of grapes

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raisin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • soak: Soak the raisins in the remaining ½ cup coffee for 10 minutes.

Adjective modifier

  • seedless: This is followed by some test food ( seedless raisins ).

Modifies a noun

  • bread: The cook used them all in the raisin bread.

Noun used with modifier

  • lb: LEMON WINE 1 lb raisins, 8 pints water, 1 lb sugar, 14 lemons, 1 oz yeast.
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raisin quotes

What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?

-Hughes, (James Mercer) Langston

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