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Indian currant

noun

  1. a shrub, Symphoricarpos orbiculatus, of the honeysuckle family, found from South Dakota and Texas to the eastern coast of the U.S., having hairy leaves, inconspicuous white flowers, and reddish-purple fruit.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Indian currant1

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85
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Example Sentences

Flowers numerous in each axil Indian Currant, Symphoricarpos orbiculatus. 20b.

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