castor sugar

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. finely ground or powdered sugar.

Word History and Origins

Origin of castor sugar¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Continue stirring for five minutes, and sweeten with two ounces of castor sugar.

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He came to the table and picked up the basin filled with castor sugar, making first as if to put some in her cup.

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Then stir in, gradually, the castor sugar and ground rice, and add the lemon rind.

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If this paste is used for tarts, add one dessertspoonful of castor sugar to the flour.

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Set it in the oven for about 10 minutes, and serve immediately with a little castor sugar sifted over it.

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