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

Examples of currant in a Sentence

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Other possibilities: star fruit, kiwi berries and fresh currants from the farmers market. — Becky Krystal, The Seattle Times, "How to take your fruit salad from boring to brilliant," 17 July 2018 The historic 1 1/4-mile race was originally 1 1/2 miles before the currant distance was established in 1896. 2. — ELLE Decor, "7 Things You Didn't Know About The Kentucky Derby," 30 Apr. 2015 Her other staples: spaghetti Bolognese and a Moroccan three-rice dish with currants. — New York Times, "How to Host a Dinner Party, and Also Enjoy It. Really.," 5 July 2018 Vitamin C, a group led by trumpeter Chalis O’Neal, collaborated on au currant jazz at Black Dolphin. — Bill Brownlee, kansascity, "Built to Spill, Social Distortion fittingly end great music day at Middle of the Map," 1 July 2018 Executive chef John daSilva served steak tartare, whipped baccala, and pureed eggplant studded with currants. — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Keeping the spirit alive at Somerville’s Spoke Wine Bar," 5 June 2018 Sauté ¼ cup diced onion with 1 Tbsp olive oil, 3 to 4 minutes, and add ½ cup cooked barley, ¼ cup lentils, 1 Tbsp currants, 1 tsp pine nuts, ¼ tsp cinnamon, 1 bay leaf, salt, and pepper. — Redbook, "The Foodie Cleanse: Day 7," 7 Jan. 2014 Drain the currants and add them as well, along with the parsley, lemon zest and juice. — Yotam Ottolenghi, sacbee, "Salmon – want it easy, or want it epic?," 5 June 2018 Vigilance Cabernet Sauvignon Red Hills 2015 ($25, 13.9%): A fresh, light, delicate wine, with juicy flavors of blackberry and currant, plus lift from orange peel. — Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, "Tasting notes: Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon," 1 June 2018

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