cassis
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cassis
From French
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Black cassis, boysenberry, lavender, guava, honeysuckle, persimmon, moss, leather, limestone … all of those descriptors showed up in customer reviews about just one merlot on the wine app Vivino.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 16, 2022
C. Cassis, sweetened with honey and less syrupy than traditional crème de cassis, is closer in style and application to vermouth.
From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2022
Other bakers formed a traditional cigar-shaped snap and filled them with varied cream fillings: blackcurrant and crème de cassis, orange blossom and pistachio, and coffee.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2021
Specific suggestions for what they term “complementary odor profile” include sandalwood, cedar, black currant or cassis, honey, leather, and grapefruit.
From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2021
In France a cordial called Liqueur de cassis is made from black Currants; and a refreshing drink, Eau de groseilles, from the red.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by William Thomas Fernie
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