Cassis

blackcurrant liqueur

noun kah-SEES Rare

Origin: from French cassis

Also means

blackcurrant flavour

Usage Note

Cassis in German refers to the blackcurrant liqueur (crème de cassis) used in Kir cocktails and desserts. It also names the deep purple blackcurrant flavour itself. No plural in common use.

Examples

"Ein Kir besteht aus Weißwein und einem Schuss Cassis."

Natural Translation

A Kir consists of white wine and a splash of blackcurrant liqueur.

Literal Translation

A Kir consists of white wine and a shot Cassis.

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