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
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
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
For a Zinfandel parallel, Jukes 6 bursts with dark berries like blackberry and black currant, and is sweet, tart, and just a tiny bit bitter in all the right amounts.
From Salon • Nov. 24, 2021
“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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