cassis
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- noun
- /kæˈsi/
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crema de cassis
- As the cork slipped past the lip of the bottle, a heavenly aroma followed: cassis, cherry, grape, herb, and rich earth.
- crème de cassis
- cassis and blackberry
- cassis and cherry
Examples
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I'm trying to end it by telling you that you will never again have to worry about whether you should have ordered the cassis instead of the Grand Marnier sorbet as a palate cleanser, because three hundred and fifty palates will no longer need cleansing." Lily's mother turned away from her World of Weddings software program without rising from her chair.
Fiction book (2000) -
And you must try the cassis.
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Vermouth cassis.
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A vermouth cassis?
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We sipped cloudy purplish and white drinks -- cassis and something, a sweet tingle on the front teeth.
Fiction book (1992) -
The cocktail was delicious, with a hint of cassis complementing the raspberry flavors.
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For dessert, she drizzled cassis sauce over the cheesecake, adding a sweet and tangy touch.
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He enjoyed a glass of cassis liqueur on a warm summer evening, savoring its rich berry taste.
Synonyms
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A small dark berry with a tart, strong taste used in jams and drinks
A sweet alcoholic drink made from blackcurrants served after a meal or in cocktails
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cassis for the drink and fruit comes from French cassis meaning 'blackcurrant'. So the sweet, dark liqueur is named for the blackcurrant fruit it is made from, which gives it its deep colour and flavour.