currant

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cur·rant | \ ˈkər-ənt

, ˈkə-rənt \

Definition of currant

1 : a small seedless raisin originally grown chiefly in the eastern Mediterranean

2 : the acid edible fruit of various shrubs (genus Ribes) placed in either the saxifrage or gooseberry family also : a plant bearing currants

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Recent Examples on the Web Bitters Lab makes five core bitters flavors — including (from left) aromatic, charred cedar and currant, habanero lime, blueberry cardamom and burnt honey hops — in the company's Salt Lake City kitchen, Tuesday, June 7, 2022. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 Decent tannins emerge in this wine, which has notes of blackberry and blueberry with currant and a dry finish. — cleveland, 12 June 2022 Slight smoke, some menthol, black cherry and a bit of currant. — cleveland, 15 May 2022 Starting with rosé, here is a style of Champagne that stands out if only for its color, which ranges from pale orange to deep currant. — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021 This has infused this decadent liquid with notes of blackberries, currant and almond, that complement a background of vanilla and tropical fruit. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2021 Consider varieties that supply food and shelter to birds, such as sumac, elderberry, flowering currant and mock orange. — oregonlive, 1 Nov. 2021 There are several examples of Chianti Classico made here; the 2019 annata is a beauty, with appealing morel cherry and currant aromas backed by very good acidity and supple tannins. — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 Hummers will also be attracted to Ribes malvaceum, or chaparral currant. — oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2021 See More

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