cassis

[ka-sees, ka-sees]

noun

1. crème de cassis.

2. (italics)

   1. a black currant.

   2. a brandy distilled from black currants.

cassis

/ kɑːˈsiːs /

noun

1. a blackcurrant cordial

Word History and Origins

Origin of cassis¹

From French

Word History and Origins

Origin of cassis¹

C19: from French

Example Sentences

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Though she doesn’t come to Cassis anticipating romance.

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