noun
- Plural of cassis; a blackcurrant liqueur or the blackcurrant fruit itself.
Usage: Often used in reference to the French liqueur made from blackcurrants; Can refer to the blackcurrant plant or its berries
Examples
- The bartender mixed several cassises to create the cocktail.
- French cassises are prized for their deep flavor and color.
- She ordered a drink made with cassis, a popular blackcurrant liqueur.
- The vineyard produced both wines and cassises for export.
- Cassises add a distinctive tartness to many aperitifs.