Definitions

1. noun

a small, round, dark purple fruit with a sweet and slightly tart taste, often eaten fresh or used in jams and desserts

“She picked some blackcurrants from her grandmother’s garden and made a delicious pie.”

2. noun

the shrub Ribes nigrum, which produces the fruit

“The blackcurrant bush was thriving in the backyard, providing a bounty of juicy fruit.”