currant — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A small dried grape, usually the Black Corinth grape.

2. The fruit of various shrubs of the genus Ribes, white, black or red.

3. A shrub bearing such fruit.

Noun

1. any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams

   Broader terms

   berry

2. any of various deciduous shrubs of the genus Ribes bearing currants

   Synonyms

   currant bush

   Broader terms

   shrubbush

3. small dried seedless raisin grown in the Mediterranean region and California; used in cooking

   Broader terms

   raisin