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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This wine exhibits ripe cherry, black currant, and a hint of spice, with a smooth finish.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
With around 1,600 milligrams of vitamin C, acerola cherries are one of the richest natural sources, but black currants, guavas, kiwis, oranges, and other citrus fruits are also good sources.
—Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
The Rutherford Reserve 2020 is made from fruit sourced in Rutherford AVA proffering heady aromas of black currant, black raspberry, forest floor, and cigar box with flavors of black plum, graphite, and a just a touch of finely ground pepper.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Baies is a blissful mix of black currant leaves and fresh roses.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
With around 1,600 milligrams of vitamin C, acerola cherries are one of the richest natural sources, but black currants, guavas, kiwis, oranges, and other citrus fruits are also good sources.
—Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
The Rutherford Reserve 2020 is made from fruit sourced in Rutherford AVA proffering heady aromas of black currant, black raspberry, forest floor, and cigar box with flavors of black plum, graphite, and a just a touch of finely ground pepper.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Baies is a blissful mix of black currant leaves and fresh roses.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Black currant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20currant. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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