black currant

Thân thiện

A chef uses fresh black currants to make a jar of jam.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, round, black berry: The fruit of the black currant shrub (Ribes nigrum), known for its tart, aromatic flavor and deep purple-black color.
   • The shrub bearing this fruit: A widely cultivated, deciduous shrub that produces clusters of these edible black berries.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (referring to the fruit):
  • The recipe calls for a pound of fresh black currant.
  • Black currant is rich in vitamin C.
• Noun (referring to the plant):
  • We planted a black currant in the garden last spring.
  • The black currant bushes are full of ripe fruit.

Advanced Usage

• As a flavor descriptor: The distinct taste of the berry is used to describe other food and drink items.
  • This soda has a strong black currant flavor.
  • I prefer the black currant notes in this red wine.

Variants and Related Words

• Blackcurrant (noun): A common alternative spelling, often written as one word.
  • Blackcurrant jam is a breakfast staple in some countries.
• Cassis (noun): A French term for black currant, often used for liqueurs and syrups.
  • She ordered a kir, made with white wine and a dash of crème de cassis.

Synonyms

• Ribes nigrum: The botanical Latin name for the black currant plant.

Related Phrases

• Black currant cordial: A sweet, non-alcoholic syrup made from the fruit.
  • The children drank black currant cordial mixed with water.
• Black currant jam/jelly: A common preserve made from the berries.
  • She spread black currant jelly on her toast.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small black berries used in jams and jellies
2. widely cultivated current bearing edible black aromatic berries

Từ đồng nghĩa

• European black currant
• Ribes nigrum