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red currant
noun
: either of two Old World currants (Ribes sativum and R. rubrum) often cultivated for their fruit
also
: the fruit
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Nose of wild strawberries, raspberries, red currant, and rose petal.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The wine is a light ruby, featuring aromas of red currant, wild strawberry, and subtle vanilla notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
The champagne has notes of wild strawberries, red currants, and a touch of pink grapefruit.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
This delightful Pinot Noir is made with grapes grown in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA and offers aromas of red raspberry, red currant, and cranberry.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The wine is a light ruby, featuring aromas of red currant, wild strawberry, and subtle vanilla notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
The champagne has notes of wild strawberries, red currants, and a touch of pink grapefruit.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
This delightful Pinot Noir is made with grapes grown in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA and offers aromas of red raspberry, red currant, and cranberry.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for red currant
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“Red currant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20currant. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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