sultana
Sultana (noun) means a pale, seedless raisin made from a specific type of grape. Example: “She added a handful of sultanas to the fruit cake.”
How to use sultana
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a type of small seedless raisin, or the female relative of a sultan.
The raisin sense is common in British English; American English usually just says "golden raisin."
Word forms
sultanas plural, Sultanas plural
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Etymology
From Italian sultana, the feminine form of sultano, entering English in the 1580s.
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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.
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