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Definition of redcurrant

redcurrant

/ˈrɛdˌkɝː.ənt/
red · cur · rant
Plural:redcurrants
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redcurrant Lexical Profile

redcurrant Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The small, tart, translucent red berry produced by the shrub Ribes rubrum, widely used in jams, jellies, sauces, and desserts.

Example

"She simmered the fresh redcurrants with sugar to make a tart glaze for the pastry."

2

A deciduous shrub (Ribes rubrum) in the family Grossulariaceae, native to western Europe and widely cultivated for its clusters of bright red berries.

Example

"We planted a row of redcurrants along the sunny border of the kitchen garden."

• Nearby Words

redbrick
redbud
redcoat
redcurrant
redden
redding
reddish

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound formed from 'red' and 'currant'; 'currant' derives from Anglo-French 'raisins de Corauntz' (raisins of Corinth), originally referring to small dried grapes imported from Greece before being applied to berries of the genus Ribes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Redcurrant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/redcurrant
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