red currant

noun

1. any of various currant shrubs of the genus Ribes, bearing an edible, red fruit.
2. the fruit itself.

Word History and Origins

Origin of red currant¹

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

A Pacific Northwest forest planted with Douglas fir, cedar, hemlock and larch underplanted with evergreen huckleberry, salal and ferns transitions to an open woodland of native dogwood trees, red twig dogwood and flowering red currant.

From Seattle Times

Same with the eight jugs of red currant wine in Susan’s tale that become eight cases of mezcal in Sadie’s and eight bottles of plum brandy in Beckett’s.

From New York Times

“Everything will die,” said Tetyana, 64, as she walked through her fruit and vegetable garden, with young tomato plants on her left and red currant and black currant bushes on her right.

From New York Times

This 60-40 blend of pinot noir and chardonnay does a great job of balancing vibrant acidity, flavors of red currants and berries, and a crisp minerally finish.

From Washington Post

Expect a fruit salad on the palate: mango and passion fruit join apricot and tart red currants.

From Washington Post