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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This red blend offers pipe tobacco and anise notes on the palate with shades of black currant.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024
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
“Everything will die,” said Tetyana, 64, as she walked through her fruit and vegetable garden, with young tomato plants on her left and red currant and black currant bushes on her right.
From New York Times • Jun. 11, 2023
This affordable charmer exemplifies the flavor profile we associate with reds from the region: black currant fruit flavors and “pencil shavings” in the aroma.
From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 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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