Lexic.us

Definition of Gherkin

1. Noun. Any of various small cucumbers pickled whole.

Definition of Gherkin

1. n. A kind of small, prickly cucumber, much used for pickles.

Definition of Gherkin

1. Proper noun. (UK informal) w:30 St Mary Axe 30 St Mary Axe, a distinctively-shaped skyscraper in London, England ¹

2. Noun. A small cucumber, often pickled whole. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gherkin

1. a small cucumber [n -S]

Medical Definition of Gherkin

1. 1. A kind of small, prickly cucumber, much used for pickles. 2. See Sea gherkin. Origin: D. Agurkje, a dim. Akin to G. Gurke, Dan. Agrke; cf. Pol. Ogorek, Bohem. Okurka, LGr. Watermelon, Ar. Al-khiyar, Per. Khiyar. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gherkin

Literary usage of Gherkin

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Principles of Vegetable-gardening by Liberty Hyde Bailey (1901)
"CUCUMBER AND gherkin Hills of cucumber are usually made about 4x4 or 4x5 feet apart; sometimes they are 4x6, for the large late varieties. ..."

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