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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The notes include black currant, peach, and leather with an ambery base. —

Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026 These Cabernets often deliver bold black currant, plum, and dark chocolate flavors, layered with savory iron, dusty spice, herbs, and mineral notes. —

Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 However, there are other foods that contain a higher amount of vitamin C, such as rose hips, guavas, black currants, and broccoli. —

Joy Emeh, Health, 20 Jan. 2026 Aromas of black currant, lavender, and cardamom draw you into the glass for ethereal flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and crushed violet petal wrapped in opulent tannins. —

Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for black currant

Word History

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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