English Explanatory Dictionary

Raisinet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chocolate-covered raisin, usually one of the brand of the same name.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Raisinet.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹeɪzənɛt/

Word forms

Raisinet Raisinets Raisinette

Etymology

From raisin + -et; originated in 1927 as a brand name produced by the Blumenthal Chocolate Company. The brand was acquired in 1984 by Nestlé.

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