raisinate

English

Etymology

From raisin +‎ -ate.

Verb

raisinate (third-person singular simple present raisinates, present participle raisinating, simple past and past participle raisinated)

1. (of grapes) To take on the qualities of raisins
   • 2005, Kevin Zraly, Windows On The World Complete Wine Course:

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

Adjective

raisinate (comparative more raisinate, superlative most raisinate)

1. Having the qualities of raisins.
   • 2004, Jean Pierre Rossouw, Mixed Case: A Unique Guide to the Cape Winelands:

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

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