Definition of "cassis" [cassis]

• A Eurasian currant (Ribes nigrum) bearing black berries. (noun)
• A cordial made from the berries of this plant. (noun)

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• "The second, native to China and Vietnam, is commonly called cassis and is darker, stronger in flavor and forms a stick with a double roll, McGee explains."
• "Vietnam, is commonly called cassis and is darker, stronger in flavor and forms a stick with a double roll, McGee explains."
• "I recall cassis from my days in France...but, your variation on these truffles look good!"