Raisinate

adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To take on the qualities of raisins

    "After picking, they're left to "raisinate" (dry and shrivel) on straw mats."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the qualities of raisins.

    "You squeeze these raisinate berries and the rich, concentrated juice slowly ferments."

Example

More examples

"After picking, they're left to "raisinate" (dry and shrivel) on straw mats."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From raisin + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Etymology 2

From raisin + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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