sultana
2 synonyms for sultana, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A pale, seedless raisin made from a specific type of grape.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
seedless raisin
consort
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A pale, seedless raisin made from a specific type of grape.
“She added a handful of sultanas to the fruit cake.”
seedless raisin
2. noun
The wife, mother, or female relative of a sultan.
“The sultana held considerable influence over palace politics.”
How to use sultana
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sultana raisins
a handful of sultanas
Etymology
From Italian sultana, the feminine form of sultano, entering English in the 1580s.
Full origin of sultana →Frequently asked questions
What does “sultana” mean?
The word “sultana” means a pale, seedless raisin made from a specific type of grape. In plain terms, either a type of small seedless raisin, or the female relative of a sultan.
How do you pronounce “sultana”?
“Sultana” is pronounced suhl-TAH-nuh (/ˌsʌlˈtæ.nə/ in IPA).
How do you use “sultana” in a sentence?
Here is “sultana” used in a sentence: “She added a handful of sultanas to the fruit cake.”
What part of speech is “sultana”?
“Sultana” is a noun.
Where does the word “sultana” come from?
The word “sultana” dates back to around 1580 and comes from Italian. From Italian sultana, the feminine form of sultano, entering English in the 1580s.
How many meanings does “sultana” have?
“Sultana” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pale, seedless raisin made from a specific type of grape.
