gherkin
gherkin
Definition
gher·kin (gʉr′kin)
noun
- a plant (Cucumis anguria) of the gourd family bearing small, prickly, cucumberlike fruit
- the fruit of this plant, used for pickles
- the immature fruit of the cucumber when pickled
Etymology: < Du or LowG gurken, cucumber < Pol ogórek < ModGr angouri < LGr angourion, watermelon < Pers angārah
gherkin
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- hate: I've just been listening to Johnny Walker and didn't believe there was really a site devoted to hating gherkins!
- eat: Q: why don't West Brom fans eat gherkins?
- chop: This involves everything from chopping the gherkins to grating the cheese.
- love: I've always loved gherkins but from now on I shall love to hate them!
- slice: Turn out when cold and serve with a green salad and sliced gherkins.
- do: And what do glowing gherkins have to do with astronomy?
Adjective modifier
- pickled: May 2004 IP Update: Has my trade mark become a pickled gherkin?
- small: Some of the smaller gherkins have a tendancy to split when inserting the screwdriver lengthways.
- erotic: Entrance Hall This is the famous building that was on the site of Norman Foster's erotic gherkin in the City of London.
- mini: The " garnish " was a mini gherkin, red onion and tomato slice.
Modifies a noun
- hater: For all gherkin haters try wiring gherkins to mains electricity!
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