noun

raisin

raisin

I like raisins in my oatmeal.

I like raisins in my porridge.

((a raisin / raisins)) a dried grape I like raisins in my oatmeal.

Synonyms: dried grape, currant; Antonyms: grape (fresh)

From Old French 'raisin' meaning 'grape', which comes from the Latin 'racemus' meaning 'cluster of grapes'.

Think of a grape that has been 'raised' in the sun to dry out. It sounds similar to 'raising'.

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