1. Any of various liqueurs made from blackcurrants
   "The cocktail recipe called for a measure of blackcurrant liqueur"

1. Widely cultivated currant bearing edible black aromatic berries
   "Black currant jam was a favourite breakfast spread"; "European black currant jam was a favourite breakfast spread";
   - European black currant, Ribes nigrum
    
2. Small black berries used in jams and jellies
   "Black currant jam is popular in European cuisine"

Derived forms: black currants

Type of: cordial, currant, currant bush, liqueur

Part of: genus Ribes, Ribes

Encyclopedia: Black currant