First Known Use: 14th century
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currant
noun cur·rant \ˈkər-ənt, ˈkə-rənt\
: a small seedless raisin that is used in baking and cooking
: a small red, black, or white berry that is often used in making jams and jellies
Full Definition of CURRANT
1
: a small seedless raisin grown chiefly in the Levant
2
: the acid edible fruit of various shrubs (genus Ribes) placed in either the saxifrage or gooseberry family; also : a plant bearing currants
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Origin of CURRANT
Middle English raison of Coraunte, literally, raisin of Corinth
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currant
noun cur·rant \ˈkər-ənt\
Definition of CURRANT for Kids
1
: a small seedless raisin used in baking and cooking
2
: a sour red, white, or black edible berry that is often used in making jams and jellies
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