cur·rant
 currant
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- pronunciation:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A currant is a small raisin with no seeds.
My mom makes some good sweet rolls with currants in them. |
| definition 2: |
A currant is a sour berry of a certain type of bush. People and animals can eat currants. They are not sweet, but they are often used in making jelly, which is sweetened with sugar.
Currant jelly is red and sweet, but it's just a tiny bit sour too. My dad likes it on his toast. |
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