Definition of Raisin. Meaning of Raisin. Synonyms of Raisin

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Definition of Raisin

Raisin
Raisin Rai"sin, n. [F. raisin grape, raisin, L. racemus cluster of grapes or berries; cf. Gr. ?, ?, berry, grape. Cf. Raceme.] 1. A grape, or a bunch of grapes. [Obs.] --Cotgrave. 2. A grape dried in the sun or by artificial heat. Raisin tree (Bot.), the common red currant, whose fruit resembles the small raisins of Corinth called currants. [Eng.] --Dp. Prior.

Meaning of Raisin from wikipedia

- A raisin is a dried grape. Raisins are produced in many regions of the world and may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking, and brewing. In the United...
- A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959. The title comes from the poem "Harlem" (also known as "A Dream Deferred")...
- A raisin is a dried grape. Raisin may also refer to: Raisin (surname) Raisin (musical), musical version of the play A Raisin in the Sun written by Lorraine...
- Raisin is a French surname. Notable people with the surname include: Agatha Raisin, fictional character Catherine Raisin (1855–1945), British geologist...
- Agatha Raisin is a British comedy-drama television series, based on M. C. Beaton's book series of the same name about a former PR agent who solves crime...
- The California Raisins were a fictional rhythm and blues animated musical group as well as advertising and merchandising characters composed of anthropomorphized...
- National Raisin Reserve was a raisin reserve of the United States. It was created after World War II by the government in order to control raisin prices...
- Battles of Frenchtown, also known as the Battle of the River Raisin and the River Raisin M****acre, were a series of conflicts in Michigan Territory that...
- Agatha Raisin is a fictional detective in a series of humorous mystery novels, originally written by Marion Chesney using the pseudonym M. C. Beaton. Chesney's...
- Raisin bread or fruit bread (also known as fruit toast or raisin toast in New Zealand and Australia) is a type of bread made with raisins and flavored...