red currant

noun

: either of two Old World currants (Ribes sativum and R. rubrum) often cultivated for their fruit
also : the fruit

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While the Holiday Candle, with its evergreen, red currant, and juniper berry notes, is a perennial favorite, my nose favors the woodsy allure of the Bedford Candle. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024 Aromatics include a subtle smokiness with a delicate rosehip and red currant that match its pale rosy tint. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 Pick it up in a hot pink or bright red currant hue to add a pop of color to your look. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024 Tart raspberry, red currant, lively but with some depth. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for red currant 

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of red currant was in 1620

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“Red currant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20currant. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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