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 This delightful 2018 vintage has aromas of powdered cocoa, pencil shavings, blueberry pie, and red raspberry that lead to flavors of black plum, cassis, and red currant. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 July 2024 Maybe a tequila drink with two kinds of tequila, two kinds of mezcal, crème de cassis and lime? Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 July 2024 Balanced acidity and silky tannins pave the way for flavors of cherry vanilla, cassis, and red raspberry. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 June 2024 Their 2020 Cab is ruby garnet colored in the glass and offers aromas of cassis, black plum, and a whiff of dark cocoa powder. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cassis 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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