black currant
Americannoun
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the small, round, blackish, edible fruit of a widely cultivated shrub, Ribes nigrum, of the saxifrage family.
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the shrub itself.
Example Sentences
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Consider the French Kir Royale, which consists of just black currant liqueur and champagne—it's almost always served neat.
From Scientific American • Jun. 17, 2023
Naftaly is known for pairing a signature black currant sauce with roast duckling, while wife and business partner Sara Naftaly prepares a “dynamite” currant sorbet and bakes black currant macarons.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 28, 2022
This cab shows the black currant, blackberry and cherry flavors of the variety, without tasting like it was made following a recipe.
From Washington Post • May 26, 2022
In New York, where Rachael Petach uses the fruit to produce her black currant liqueur, C. Cassis, the ban was overturned in 2003.
From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2022
“Everything. Stuffed cabbage, potato dumplings, black currant cakes, blini with lemon zest. I can’t wait to see Zoya’s face when I come walking into the Little Palace.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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