Any of various edible Australian berries resembling the redcurrant, especially those of Leptomeria acida (family Santalaceae) and of Coprosma quadrifida (family Rubiaceae).
Origin
Early 19th century.
Definition of native currant in US English:
native currant
noun
Australian
Any of various edible Australian berries resembling the redcurrant, especially those of Leptomeria acida (family Santalaceae) and of Coprosma quadrifida (family Rubiaceae).