Definition of raisin
: a grape of any of several varieties that has been dried in the sun or by artificial heat
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Look for flavors such as lemon, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin and chocolate chip.
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Her 13th-century recipe includes dried apricots, figs, raisins and chestnuts, reflecting the sunny climate of this Mediterranean region.
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The variety purchased included oats, honey and raisins.
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However, Lent is also the season for hot cross buns, a delightful combination of currants and raisins and spices, topped with custard in the shape of a cross.
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This past year Pauls’ line of Happy Bars expanded to five flavors with the addition of an oatmeal and raisin bar.
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Poplarhaus Quinoa has arrived on the Gunflint Trail (in a cranberry and raisin salad) along with the first new restaurant in ages.
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A half-hour before the daily class, up to 55 children can sign up to make oatmeal raisin cookies with Goofy.
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My first taste that night was the distinct flavor of oatmeal raisin cookies.
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Origin and Etymology of raisin
Middle English, from Anglo-French, grape, raisin, from Latin racemus cluster of grapes or berries — more at raceme
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: a sweet dried grape used for food
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