black currant
noun
: a European perennial currant (Ribes nigrum) bearing aromatic edible black berries that are used especially in flavoring liqueur (such as cassis)
also : the fruit
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Bright purple; aromas of black plum, black currant and dark chocolate with a hint of anise. 
Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 Deep, intense purple; aromas of black currant, black plum and violets. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 Light and fresh, the mix of fresh grapefruit, lily of the valley, and black currant, is just lovely. Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2022 This 60/40 Cabernet Franc/Merlot blend that ages up to 18 months in casks and amphorae includes aromas of dark black fruit, brownies, licorice and some tobacco and black currant juice. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 Like sunshine in drop form, this Omega-rich virgin marula and black currant seed oil bronzer moonlights as skincare. Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 5 Aug. 2022 Medium-full with a rich mid-palate offering beautifully ripe black currant and black cherry fruit, backed by very good acidity, medium-full tannins that are well-rounded. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 The water-enhancing skincare drops are all about polyphenols, courtesy of pomegranate, blackberry, blueberry, black currant, cranberry and concord grape, with lemon juice, coconut water and monk fruit rounding out the mix. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 8 June 2022 This cab shows the black currant, blackberry and cherry flavors of the variety, without tasting like it was made following a recipe. Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, 26 May 2022 See More
Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 Deep, intense purple; aromas of black currant, black plum and violets. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 Light and fresh, the mix of fresh grapefruit, lily of the valley, and black currant, is just lovely. Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2022 This 60/40 Cabernet Franc/Merlot blend that ages up to 18 months in casks and amphorae includes aromas of dark black fruit, brownies, licorice and some tobacco and black currant juice. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 Like sunshine in drop form, this Omega-rich virgin marula and black currant seed oil bronzer moonlights as skincare. Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 5 Aug. 2022 Medium-full with a rich mid-palate offering beautifully ripe black currant and black cherry fruit, backed by very good acidity, medium-full tannins that are well-rounded. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 The water-enhancing skincare drops are all about polyphenols, courtesy of pomegranate, blackberry, blueberry, black currant, cranberry and concord grape, with lemon juice, coconut water and monk fruit rounding out the mix. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 8 June 2022 This cab shows the black currant, blackberry and cherry flavors of the variety, without tasting like it was made following a recipe. Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, 26 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1629, in the meaning defined above