cassis

American  

[ka-sees, ka-sees] / kæˈsis, kaˈsis /

noun

1. crème de cassis.

2. (italics)

   1. a black currant.

   2. a brandy distilled from black currants.

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cassis British  

/ kɑːˈsiːs /

noun

1. a blackcurrant cordial

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Etymology

Origin of cassis

From French

Example Sentences

Because the comet was so distant, CaSSIS could not separate the nucleus from the coma.

From Science Daily

CaSSIS could not measure the coma's full extent because its brightness fades rapidly with distance from the nucleus, eventually disappearing into background noise.

From Science Daily

The researchers plan to further intensify the observations of dust devils and supplement the data obtained with targeted and coordinated observations of dust devils using CaSSIS and HRSC.

From Science Daily

For McInerny, whose effusive grace is a noticeable contrast to Cécile’s boastful assuredness, time on location in Cassis before filming was essential for inhabiting her character’s demeanor.

From Salon

Though she doesn’t come to Cassis anticipating romance.

From Salon