cassis

  1. Noun.  The blackcurrant plant, ''Ribes nigrum''; the flavor of its berries.
  2. Noun.  A liqueur made from these berries, especially crème de cassis.
  3. Noun.  A wine flavor note, suggesting the fruity and full-bodied characteristics of the fruit.

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