black currant
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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small black berries used in jams and jellies
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widely cultivated current bearing edible black aromatic berries
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