sultana
/'sʌltən/
Definition
- Noun:
- A dried seedless grape: A small, pale, golden-colored raisin made from a specific variety of seedless grape.
- A pale yellow seedless grape: The fresh grape variety itself, used for making raisins and wine.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The recipe calls for a cup of sultanas. (The recipe requires a cup of dried seedless grapes.)
- Sultanas are often used in fruitcakes and puddings. (Dried seedless grapes are a common ingredient in fruitcakes and puddings.)
- The vineyard grows sultanas for drying. (The vineyard cultivates the seedless grape variety for producing raisins.)
Advanced Usage
- As a culinary term: "Sultana" is a specific term in cooking and baking, often used interchangeably with "golden raisins" in some regions, though they can be from different grape varieties.
- For a lighter color, use sultanas instead of dark raisins.
- In historical/comparative context: The term can be used to distinguish this type of raisin from others like "currants" (made from a different small grape) or "muscat raisins."
- True sultanas come from the Sultana grape, also known as the Thompson Seedless.
Variants and Related Words
- Sultanate (n): A country or region ruled by a sultan. (Note: This is a distinct word related to "sultan," not directly to the grape.)
- Raisin (n): A general term for a dried grape. A sultana is a type of raisin.
Synonyms
- Golden raisin: (Common in American English) A dried grape with a light color, often synonymous with sultana.
- Seedless raisin: A descriptive term highlighting the absence of seeds.
Related Phrases
- Sultana grape: The specific vine or fresh fruit from which sultanas are produced.
- The Sultana grape is one of the most widely planted varieties in the world.
Noun
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dried seedless grape
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pale yellow seedless grape used for raisins and wine
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