currant
Translation
currant, blackcurrant, redcurrant
Examples
She made a pie with red currants.
She made a pie with redcurrants.
This scone has currants in it.
This scone has currants in it.
Grammar Patterns
((a/some)) currant(s) a small dried grape or a berry This cake contains currants.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for berry) gooseberry, berry; (for dried fruit) raisin, sultana
Etymology
From Anglo-French 'raisin de Corauntz' (grape of Corinth), referring to the dried grapes from Corinth, Greece.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'current' but refers to a fruit. Remember its origin from the city of Corinth.