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Currant (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

  • The homemade currant jam was a favorite at the farmer's market.
  • Currants were mixed with sugar and pectin to create a delicious jelly.
  • The sweet aroma of baking currant scones filled the air.
  • Black currants are rich in antioxidants and are often used in health supplements.
  • She added a handful of fresh red currants to her salad for a burst of flavor.

Meaning 2

Small dried seedless raisin grown in the Mediterranean region and California; used in cooking.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

  • The sweet currant added a burst of flavor to the homemade granola recipe.
  • Currants are often used in place of raisins in traditional Greek desserts.
  • She carefully measured out the currants and added them to the mixture of flour and sugar.
  • The chef recommended using currants instead of cranberries for a sweeter scone.
  • The currants rehydrated quickly when soaked in the warm tea, making them perfect for the cake recipe.

Meaning 3

Any of various deciduous shrubs of the genus Ribes bearing currants.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The black currant is a popular fruit among health enthusiasts due to its high antioxidant content.
  • Currant bushes are versatile and can be grown in a variety of garden settings, from small spaces to large landscapes.
  • Red currants can be easily identified by the translucent skin and juicy pulp of the fruit.
  • In colder climates, currant shrubs require protection from frost and freezing temperatures to prevent damage.
  • The home gardener carefully pruned the stems of her currant bush to control its unruly growth.

Synonyms

  • Currant Bush

Hypernyms

  • Bush

Hyponyms

  • Ribes Rubrum
  • Ribes Sanguineum
  • Garden Current
  • Ribes Sativum
  • European Black Currant
  • Ribes Nigrum
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