currant Meaning & Definition
/ˈkʌɹənt/
What Does Currant Mean?
Currant is a noun that means A small dried grape, usually the Black Corinth grape, rarely more than 4mm diameter when dried. It can also mean The fruit of various shrubs of the genus Ribes, white, black or red.
Currant in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkʌɹənt/ |
| Synonyms | currant bush |
| Plural | currants |
Currant Definition (Noun)
- A small dried grape, usually the Black Corinth grape, rarely more than 4mm diameter when dried.
- The fruit of various shrubs of the genus Ribes, white, black or red.
- A shrub bearing such fruit.
Synonyms of Currant
Currant synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
currant (plural currants)
Words That Rhyme With Currant
Origin of Currant
Borrowed from French raisin de Corinthe (literally “grapes of Corinth, the city in Greece”). Cognate with Dutch krent. Doublet of Corinth.
Questions People Ask About Currant
What part of speech is currant?
Currant is a noun.
What is another word for currant?
Close synonyms of currant are currant bush. See the full list of currant synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of currant?
The plural of currant is currants.