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GHERKINS
Noun
gherkins
plural of gherkin
Source: Wiktionary
GHERKIN
Gher"kin, n. Etym: [D. agurkje, a dim. akin to G. gurke, Dan. ag; cf. Pol. ogĂłrek, 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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