Friday word: Gherkin
gherkin, n. gher·kin \ˈgər-kən\
1a : a small prickly fruit used for pickling; also : a pickle made from this fruit
b : the slender annual vine (Cucumis anguria) of the gourd family that bears gherkins
2: the immature fruit of the cucumber especially when used for pickling
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West Indian gherkin:
First Known Use: 1661
Example
It was salad with cheese and meat that was topped with slivers of gherkins.
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susan selasky, sacbee.com, "Tiny cornichons are big addition to salads and sauces," 30 May 2017
Etymology
Dutch gurken, plural of gurk cucumber, ultimately from Middle Greek agouros
1a : a small prickly fruit used for pickling; also : a pickle made from this fruit
b : the slender annual vine (Cucumis anguria) of the gourd family that bears gherkins
2: the immature fruit of the cucumber especially when used for pickling
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West Indian gherkin:
First Known Use: 1661
Example
It was salad with cheese and meat that was topped with slivers of gherkins.
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susan selasky, sacbee.com, "Tiny cornichons are big addition to salads and sauces," 30 May 2017
Etymology
Dutch gurken, plural of gurk cucumber, ultimately from Middle Greek agouros