Etymology

raisinet

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Today it means: A chocolate-covered raisin, usually one of the brand of the same name. Full definition →

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The story

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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