demerara

¹ American  

[dem-uh-rahr-uh, -rair-uh] / ˌdɛm əˈrɑr ə, -ˈrɛər ə /

noun

(often initial capital letter)

1. a light brown raw sugar grown in Guyana and used especially in the country's rum-making industry.

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Demerara ² American  

[dem-uh-rahr-uh, -rair-uh] / ˌdɛm əˈrɑr ə, -ˈrɛər ə /

noun

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

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demerara ¹ British  

/ ˌdɛməˈrɛərə, -ˈrɑːrə /

noun

1. brown crystallized cane sugar from the Caribbean and nearby countries

2. a highly flavoured rum used mainly for blending purposes

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Demerara ² British  

/ -ˈrɑːrə, ˌdɛməˈrɛərə /

noun

1. a river in Guyana, rising in the central forest area and flowing north to the Atlantic at Georgetown. Length: 346 km (215 miles)

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Other Word Forms

• demeraran adjective

Etymology

Origin of demerara

After the Demerara River

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Times

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.

From Seattle Times

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

From New York Times

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.

From Washington Post

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

From Seattle Times