gherkin

Speech parts

1. gherkin - Noun

2. Gherkin - Proper noun

Meaning

A kind of small, prickly cucumber, much used for pickles.

See Sea gherkin.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

anaconda cock cucumber pickle joystick nincompoop meat thermometer cuke sea gherkin dill pickle love muscle love stick one-eyed snake one-eyed trouser snake cornichon
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Antonyms

beaver fanny muff gash pussy box
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Hypernyms

cucumber pickle cuke

Phrases with the word

mexican sour gherkin jerkin' the gherkin

Examples

Me and my books in the same apartment, like a gherkin in its vinegar. Gustave Flaubert

Sometimes when I'm swimming, I think that maybe someday I'll put my red Speedo up for auction. Or maybe I'll donate it to the Smithsonian. They can stuff it with two plums and a gherkin and put it on display. David Duchovny

Add the cauliflower, baby onions, red pepper and gherkin to the pickle and cook until slightly tender. Source: Internet

The LLHM was created to celebrate London's history and the route will showcase iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral, Nelson's Column, the Gherkin, the Shard and the Tower of London. Source: Internet

If you like nipples and pickles, this film will quickly have you jerkin’ your gherkin. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Ghera gherao Ghere Gherla ghersh ghess