Gherkin (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. the small, immature fruit of a variety of cucumber, used in pickling.
  2. the small, spiny fruit of a tropical vine, Cucumis anguria, of the gourd family, used in pickling.
  3. the plant yielding this fruit.
  4. a small pickle, especially one made from this fruit.
noun
  1. the immature fruit of any of various cucumbers, used for pickling
    • a tropical American cucurbitaceous climbing plant, Cucumis anguria
    • the small edible fruit of this plant
noun
  1. the Gherkin an informal name for Swiss Re Tower
Gherkin (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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