Sultana

Definition

A dried grape made from seedless varieties, similar to a raisin but typically lighter in color and slightly sweeter; also refers to the wife, mother, or daughter of a sultan in Ottoman contexts.

Example Usage

I added sultanas to the breakfast cereal for a bit of natural sweetness.

Origin

From the Ottoman Turkish 'sultaniye,' referring to grapes from the sultanate; the fruit meaning became common in British English through colonial trade routes.

Fun Fact

Sultanas are technically a specific type of raisin and are particularly popular in British baking and breakfast cereals, though they're botanically identical to Thompson seedless grapes when dried.

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