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demerara

/ˌdɛm.əˈrɛər.ə/
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Plural:demeraras
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• noun

1

A type of light brown, partially refined cane sugar characterized by large, crunchy, golden-colored crystals and a mild molasses flavor, originally produced in Guyana.

Example

"She sprinkled a spoonful of demerara over the top of the muffin batter before baking to create a crisp, sweet crust."

2

A major river in eastern Guyana in northern South America that flows northward through dense rainforests into the Atlantic Ocean at Georgetown, along with the historical region and former Dutch and British colony situated along its banks.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the Demerara region and river in Guyana (formerly part of Dutch Guiana and British Guiana), where this partially refined cane sugar was originally produced. The regional name derives from an Arawak word, 'Immenary' or 'Dumaruni', meaning 'river of the letterwood'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Demerara. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/demerara
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