currant

1. any of several mainly N temperate shrubs of the genus Ribes, esp R. rubrum (redcurrant) and R. nigrum (blackcurrant): family Grossulariaceae

2. the small acid fruit of any of these plants

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currant

A shrub that grows two to four feet off the ground and has leaves similar to a maple leaf, with toothed edges. It produces black currant berries that grow in clusters of four to six. Related to gooseberries. High in antioxidants, vitamin C, electrolytes, used to treat kidney disorders, menstrual and menopause problems. Contains gammalinolenic acid (GLA), proven to help PMS. Anthocynins scavenge free radicals to help anti-aging. Used for diabetes, heart, cancer, blood cleansing, digestive aid. Tea used for rheumatism.

currant

[′kər·ənt]

(botany)

A shrubby, deciduous plant of the genus Ribes in the order Rosales; the edible fruit, a berry, is borne in clusters on the plant.

currant

symbol of infidelity. [Flower Symbolism: Jobes, 398]

See: Adultery

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Hetty, once more in her own dress, with her neckerchief pushed a little backwards on this warm evening, was seated picking currants near the window, where Adam could see her quite well.

Hetty was moving across the kitchen with the currants, so her uncle did not see the little toss of the head with which she answered him.

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That would be the currant. Currants are beautiful little berries from Europe, closely related to gooseberries.

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The French, no strangers to winemaking, have long used it to produce their own tasty dessert wines.Riacutebezlak (Currant Wine)While most Slovaks of a certain age will usually laugh when you tell them you enjoy drinking riacutebezlak, this unique fruit wine made from red and black currants has experienced a modern-day renaissance in the past decade.

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Trinseo, a manufacturer of plastics, latex binders, and synthetic rubber, recently announced that its EMERGE[TM] advanced resins can be found in the Currant Smart Outlet, a smart home product manufactured by consumer electronics company Currant.

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Much of the beauty of red currant bushes lies in the berries themselves, dangling from the branches like strings of jewels.

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RIBES SPECIOSUM THE flowering currant, Ribes sanguineum, is a familiar sight in many gardens, but it does however have a cousin, Ribes speciosum, which deserves to be planted more widely.

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RIBES SPECIOSUM The flowering currant, Ribes sanguineum, is a familiar sight in many gardens - a reliable foot soldier of hedges and shrubberies.

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