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

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