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castor sugar

noun

, Chiefly British.
  1. finely ground or powdered sugar.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of castor sugar1

First recorded in 1850–55

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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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