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currant Definition and Meaning in English (currant definition)

noun
Synonyms:berryfruit
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Currant definition: A small, tart, edible berry, typically red, black, or white, that grows in clusters on a shrub of the genus Ribes.

Definitions of Currant

  1. 1noun

    A small, tart, edible berry, typically red, black, or white, that grows in clusters on a shrub of the genus Ribes.

  2. 2noun

    The small, dried, seedless fruit of a specific variety of grape (Vitis vinifera 'Black Corinth' or 'Zante Currant'), often used in baking.

Example Sentences

casual

“She added fresh red currants to the fruit salad for a tart flavor.”

casual

“The recipe calls for dried currants, not raisins.”

general

“Blackcurrants are rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants.”

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nounredcurrant
nounblackcurrant
nounwhitecurrant
pluralcurrants

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Currant definition: A small, tart, edible berry, typically red, black, or white, that grows in clusters on a shrub of the genus Ribes.
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'Currant' translates to 'currant' in English. Currant definition: A small, tart, edible berry, typically red, black, or white, that grows in clusters on a shrub of the genus Ribes.
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