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blak-KUR-uh-nt/ˌblækˈkʌrənt/

A blackcurrant is a small dark berry, very common in UK squash, jam, and puddings. A blackberry grows on brambles and looks different; a currant in a cake is a dried grape. Ribena is a famous blackcurrant drink brand. Countable berries; uncountable as a flavour: blackcurrant squash.

Meaning

A small dark berry used in drinks, jam, and puddings (UK).

Examples

• “Blackcurrant squash is on the bottom shelf in the corner shop.”
• “Blackcurrant jam goes well with toast and butter.”
• “The crumble has apple and blackcurrant in it.”

Good to know

a blackcurrant. Contrast: a blackberry / a (dried) currant. Flavour: blackcurrant squash.

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