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demerara

1

[ dem-uh-rahr-uh, -rair-uh ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)
  1. a light brown raw sugar grown in Guyana and used especially in the country's rum-making industry.


Demerara

2

[ dem-uh-rahr-uh, -rair-uh ]

noun

  1. a river in E Guyana flowing S to N and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean at Georgetown. 215 miles (346 km) long.

Demerara

1

/ -ˈrɑːrə; ˌdɛməˈrɛərə /

noun

  1. the Demerara
    a river in Guyana, rising in the central forest area and flowing north to the Atlantic at Georgetown. Length: 346 km (215 miles)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

demerara

2

/ ˌdɛməˈrɛərə; -ˈrɑːrə /

noun

  1. brown crystallized cane sugar from the Caribbean and nearby countries
  2. a highly flavoured rum used mainly for blending purposes
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • deme·raran adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of demerara1

After the Demerara River
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Word History and Origins

Origin of demerara1

C19: named after Demerara, a region of Guyana
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Example Sentences

It’s made with oat milk infused with olive oil, demerara syrup and a dash of orange bitters.

Include small containers of goodies, such as whipped cream flavored with Grand Marnier or Bailey’s Irish Cream, shaved chocolate or chocolate cigarettes, demerara sugar or cracked cinnamon sticks to swizzle with.

The caramel-tinged ham is then lacquered with molasses, dark like licorice and dusted with spicy English mustard powder and crunchy demerara sugar.

Make the demerara syrup: In a small pan over medium heat, combine the demerara sugar with the water and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.

Heat 4 ounces of demerara sugar with 2 ounces of water over medium heat, stirring frequently.

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