Gherkin

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /ˈɡɝkɪn/
• RP IPA: /ˈɡɜːkɪn/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)kɪn
• Hyphenation: gher + kin

Alternative forms

• gerkin chiefly archaic

Origin

From earlier Dutch plural of gurk (="cucumber"), shortened form of East Frisian augurk

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Full definition of gherkin

Noun

1. A small cucumber, often pickled whole.