gherkin
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
See gherkin in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(gûrˈkĭn)
nouna. A West Indian vine (Cucumis anguria) having prickly mature fruits that are sold as curiosities. The immature fruits are widely used for pickling.
b. The fruit of this plant. Also called gooseberry gourd.
- A small cucumber, especially one used for pickling.
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