cassis

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Synonyms: chassis, classis, cassia, cassie, casis, cassius, cassi, cassias, cassin, kassis, massis

Antonyms: chassis, classis, cassia, cassie, casis, cassius, cassi, cassias, cassin, kassis, massis

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Noun

1. A [[blackcurrant]] plant ({{taxfmt|Ribes nigrum|species}}); the [[flavor]] of its [[berries]].
2. A [[liqueur]] made from these berries, especially [[crème de cassis]].
3. {{lb|en|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.

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