Currant
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:
- Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum)
- Redcurrant (Ribes rubrum)
- Whitecurrant (a cultivar of redcurrant)
- Zante currant (a type of small, sweet, dried grape)
Related Terms
Pronunciation
Currant is pronounced as /ˈkʌrənt/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Currant
- Wikipedia's article - Currant
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