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Raisin
CIDE DICTIONARY
Raisin, n. [F. raisin grape, raisin, L. racemus cluster of grapes or berries; cf. Gr. "ra`x, "rago`s, berry, grape. Cf. Raceme.].
- A grape, or a bunch of grapes. Cotgrave. [1913 Webster]
- A grape dried in the sun or by artificial heat. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Raisin, n. a partially dried grape.
Derivative
raisiny adj.
Etymology
ME f. OF ult. f. L racemus grape-bunch
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