Currant

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Currant

Currant (/ˈkʌrənt/), from the Greek word "κόρος" (koros), is a term used to describe certain types of small, sweet, edible berries. The term is often used to refer to the dried fruit, but can also refer to the fresh fruit. Currants are known for their high vitamin C content and are often used in cooking and baking.

Etymology

The term "currant" has been used in English since the 14th century and is derived from the Greek word "κόρος" (koros), meaning "any small, round object". The word was later adopted into Latin as "corinthianum", which was then shortened to "currant" in English.

Types of Currants

There are several types of currants, including:

Related Terms

Pronunciation

Currant is pronounced as /ˈkʌrənt/.

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