black currant

noun

: a European perennial currant (Ribes nigrum) bearing aromatic edible black berries that are used especially in flavoring liqueur (such as cassis)
also : the fruit

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Tempranillo brings essential flavors of black plum and black currant along with ageability, while Graciano adds aroma and structure and Mazuelo rounds things out with juicy fruit flavors and a touch of spice. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025 Flavors of molasses on the attack, followed by Oreos, black currant juice, black cherries, fudge, dark brownies, raspberry juice and dark honey on the finish. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 Exceptionally delicious flavors of molasses, maple syrup, blue berries, black currants and lava cake. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Inspired by Scandinavian winters, the moisturizer taps electrolytes, ceramides and black currant and cloudberry oils to hydrate the skin and recover skin barrier strength. Noor Lobad, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for black currant

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of black currant was in 1629

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