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currant

/ˈkʌr.ənt/

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noun

/ˈkʌr.ənt/B1formal
  • ruМаленький сушёный виноград, обычно используемый в выпечке и кулинарии, или свежая ягода с определённых видов кустарников.

A small, dried grape, typically used in baking and cooking, or a fresh berry from certain types of shrubs.

  1. A2formal

    A small dried grape, typically used in baking and cooking.

    ruСмородина (сушёный виноград)

    • She added currants to the scone mixture.
    • The fruitcake is full of currants and raisins.
    • Currants are often used in traditional British desserts.

    Synonymsraisin

  2. Berry fruitA2formal

    A small, tart berry that grows on bushes, often used in jams and jellies.

    ruСмородина

    • Red currants make a delicious jelly.
    • Black currants are rich in vitamin C.
    • The garden has a bush full of ripe currants.
Forms
  • currants plural form
  • currants' possessive plural form
  • currant's possessive singular form