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Cassis

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

The blackcurrant plant, Ribes nigrum; the flavor of its berries..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The blackcurrant plant, Ribes nigrum; the flavor of its berries.
  2. A liqueur made from these berries, especially crème de cassis.
  3. (chiefly US) A wine flavor note, suggesting the fruity and full-bodied characteristics of the fruit; mostly referred to as simply blackcurrant in the UK, where the fruit is common.

Example Sentences

Cassis and soda is a popular drink.
The bartender looked at her malevolently for a moment, shook his head, and walked away to mix the drink. "I never had one of those, those vermouth cassises," Freddie said.

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Antonyms for cassis

Related Words

vermouthblackcurrantcassioberryblackcurrantblack-currantblack currantgolden currantred currantblack raspberrygarnetberrywax currantsticky currantwhite currantwhitecurrantraspberryblackberrysnow currantwhite-currantred-currant

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What does cassis mean?

Cassis means The blackcurrant plant, Ribes nigrum; the flavor of its berries..

What is a synonym for cassis?

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What is the opposite of cassis?

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How do you use cassis in a sentence?

Cassis and soda is a popular drink.

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