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ribes Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
Any deciduous shrub of the genus Ribes (family Grossulariaceae), native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and the Andes, encompassing ornamental flowering currants cultivated for their pendulous racemes of fragrant pink, red, or yellow blossoms as well as fruit-bearing currants and gooseberries.
Strong
currant
gooseberry
• noun (Context 2)
The small, tart, edible berry produced by various shrubs of the genus Ribes, such as redcurrants, blackcurrants, and gooseberries.
Strong
currant
gooseberry
Weak
berry
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ribes. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ribes