GHERKIN

gherkin

(noun) small prickly cucumber

gherkin

(noun) any of various small cucumbers pickled whole

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

After the shape of the building, which is like that of a gherkin.

Proper noun

the Gherkin

(UK, informal) The building at 30 St Mary Axe, a distinctively-shaped skyscraper in London, England

Etymology

Noun

gherkin (plural gherkins)

A small cucumber, often pickled whole.

(slang) The penis.

Source: Wiktionary

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Gher"kin, n. Etym: [D. agurkje, a dim. akin to G. gurke, Dan. ag; cf. Pol. ogórek, Bohem. okurka, LGr. al-khiyar, Per. khiyar.]

1. (Bot.)

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

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: See Sea gherkin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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