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gherkin

Pronunciation: /ˈgəːkɪn/

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Definition of gherkin

noun

  • a small variety of cucumber, or a young green cucumber used for pickling: [mass noun]:pâté with sliced egg and gherkin

Origin:

early 17th century: from Dutch augurkje, gurkje, diminutive of augurk, gurk, from Slavic, based on medieval Greek angourion 'cucumber'

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