cassis

noun

cas·​sis kə-ˈsēs How to pronounce cassis (audio)
: a syrupy liquor of low alcoholic strength made from black currants and used chiefly as a flavoring and sweetening agent

Examples of cassis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Aromas of brown baking spices, cedar chest, and cassis draw you into the glass for flavors of red plum, black raspberry, mocha, and golden-brown molasses. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024 Bright, deep purple; tantalizing aromas of black plum, cassis and lavender. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Dry Burgundian white wine and crème de cassis is, now and forever, a Kir. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2023 Sparkling Wine Pour cassis into a flute or wine glass, and gently top with sparkling wine. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2023 But this royal update calls specifically for crème de cassis and champagne with a lemon twist. Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2023 Ruby Ports are deep red to violet in color, with aromas of blueberry, cherry, and cassis. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2023 Ripe flavors of blackberry, black cherry, cassis, star anise, and clove are encased in a layer of firm yet velvety tannins. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2023 French liqueur made from the small tart cassis berries, and which gives depth and acidity as well as tart contrast to the pineapple juice in the build. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 29 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, black currants, perhaps from Latin cassia

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cassis was in 1899

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“Cassis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cassis. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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