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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Fat Tuesday to offer traditional handmade paczki stuffed with custard, plum butter, black currant or apricot for $14 for a half dozen.
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Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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
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Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for black currant
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“Black currant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20currant. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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