currant | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry,botany,food) any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams | |
Related terms: | berry red_currant black_currant gooseberry | |
2. | [ noun ] (botany) any of various deciduous shrubs of the genus Ribes bearing currants | |
Synonyms: | currant_bush | |
Related terms: | shrub winter_currant white_currant red_currant black_currant Ribes | |
3. | [ noun ] (chemistry,botany,food) small dried seedless raisin grown in the Mediterranean region and California; used in cooking | |
Related terms: | raisin | |
Similar spelling: |
current Curnutt Curnutte currently curandero curandera |