sultana

[ suhl-tan-uh, -tah-nuh ]

noun

1. a small, seedless raisin.
2. a wife or a concubine of a sultan.
3. a sister, daughter, or mother of a sultan.
4. a mistress, especially of a king or other royal personage.
5. Also called old amethyst. a deep purplish-red color.

sultana

/ sʌlˈtɑːnə /

noun

1. 1. the dried fruit of a small white seedless grape, originally produced in SW Asia: used in cakes, curries, etc; seedless raisin
   2. the grape itself
2. Also calledsultaness a wife, concubine, or female relative of a sultan
3. a mistress; concubine

Word History and Origins

Origin of sultana¹

1575–85; < Italian, feminine of sultano sultan

Word History and Origins

Origin of sultana¹

C16: from Italian, feminine of sultano sultan

Example Sentences

The man left his panther to look at his new guest; but after waiting a moment the deserted sultana growled deeply.

From Project Gutenberg

That is why in old days it was called the Sultana's Chamber, for there at the end of it was where she bathed in the summer season.

From Project Gutenberg

She went behind the barrier, and reappeared balancing a cup of tea with a slice of sultana cake edged on to the saucer.

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These Creatures, excepting the little Liberty they enjoy, are as happy as Sultana's.

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This leads to a tower, projecting from the line of the north wall, call El Tocador, or the dressing-room of the sultana.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• czar
• emperor
• king
• monarch
• shah
• sultan