Muscovado

Pronunciation: /məˈskəˌvɑːdoʊ/

Definitions of muscovado

noun a type of unrefined sugar with a strong flavor and dark color, often used in baking and cooking

Example Sentences

A1 I bought some muscovado sugar to use in my baking.

A2 The recipe called for muscovado, but I used regular brown sugar instead.

B1 Muscovado is a type of unrefined sugar with a strong molasses flavor.

B2 The muscovado sugar added a rich depth of flavor to the caramel sauce.

C1 The chef recommended using muscovado in the marinade for the pork ribs.

C2 The artisanal bakery prides itself on using only the finest muscovado in their pastries.

Examples of muscovado in a Sentence

formal The recipe called for muscovado sugar, known for its rich flavor and dark color.

informal I picked up some muscovado sugar from the store for baking cookies.

slang I love adding muscovado to my coffee for an extra kick.

figurative Her words were as sweet as muscovado, soothing the situation.

Grammatical Forms of muscovado

• past tense: muscovadoed
• plural: muscovados
• comparative: more muscovado
• superlative: most muscovado
• present tense: muscovados
• future tense: will muscovado
• perfect tense: have muscovadoed
• continuous tense: is muscovadoing
• singular: muscovado
• positive degree: muscovado
• infinitive: to muscovado
• gerund: muscovadoing
• participle: muscovadoed

Origin and Evolution of muscovado

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Portuguese

Story behind the word: The word 'muscovado' is derived from Portuguese 'açúcar mascavado', meaning 'unrefined sugar'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe unrefined sugar, the term 'muscovado' has evolved to also refer to a type of dark, moist sugar with a strong molasses flavor.