currant

noun 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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In addition to Trent's lengthy vegetable list, the Spenard market also has a great selection of Alaska fruits this week, including apples, currants, raspberries, salmon berries and strawberries.

— steve edwards, Alaska Dispatch News, "Potatoes, beets, Brussels sprouts – fall is showing up at the farmers markets," 30 Aug. 2017
Piasini grows currants and sells them in season at the West Allis Farmers Market.

— milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Peach Upside-Down Cake," 17 Aug. 2017
Add beef and currants and gently mix with your hands just until all ingredients are evenly incorporated (be careful not to overmix).

— Bon Appetit, "Oven-Baked Beef Meatballs," 15 Aug. 2017
Add the carrots, parsley, currants, almonds, scallions, and red onions, mix well, and season to taste.

— Cincinnati.com, "Yummy sides for end-of-summer gatherings," 10 Aug. 2017
The Unleavened ($9.90 at the Dallas location) sounds fairly virtuous: chicken salad, currants, golden raisins, celery, chia, leaf lettuce, shaved carrot,garden sprouts, tomato, ranch.

— robert philpot, star-telegram.com, "Unleavened Fresh Kitchen will rise this year in Southlake," 30 June 2017
Spread nduja onto crackers and top with dill, chives, and pickled currants.

— Bon Appetit, "Salmon Nduja with Pickled Currants," 26 June 2017
Some places are starting cherry, currant and early raspberry picking, too.

— debbi snook, cleveland.com, "Blueberry, cherry time soon in Northeast Ohio: Where to pick, recipes," 21 June 2017
Escobar developed the recipe using frozen currants, but blueberries and other seasonal berries can also star in the dessert.

— veronica hinke, chicagotribune.com, "Simple ways to make seasonal berries sizzle this summer," 21 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of currant

Middle English raison of Coraunte, literally, raisin of Corinth

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currant

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Definition of currant for English Language Learners

: a small seedless raisin that is used in baking and cooking
: a small red, black, or white berry that is often used in making jams and jellies

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currant

noun cur·rant \ ˈkər-ənt \

Definition of currant for Students

1 :a small seedless raisin used in baking and cooking

2 :a sour red, white, or black edible berry that is often used in making jams and jellies

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