black currant

noun

: a European perennial currant (Ribes nigrum) bearing aromatic edible black berries that are used especially in flavoring liqueur (such as cassis)
also : the fruit

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Exceptionally delicious flavors of molasses, maple syrup, blue berries, black currants and lava cake. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Inspired by Scandinavian winters, the moisturizer taps electrolytes, ceramides and black currant and cloudberry oils to hydrate the skin and recover skin barrier strength. Noor Lobad, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 Relic’s 2018 Petite Sirah is made from some of its older vines and has aromas of freshly ground black pepper, black currant, and black plum with soft tannins and flavors of dark chocolate, cinnamon, black raspberry, and cassis. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025 Shafer One Point Five has aromas of ripe black cherry, blueberry, and boysenberry with silky tannins and flavors of violet petal, black currant, and plum. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for black currant

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First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of black currant was in 1629

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“Black currant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20currant. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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