gherkin

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see also: Gherkin

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈɡɝkɪn/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈɡɜːkɪn/

Noun

gherkin (plural gherkins)

1. A small cucumber, often pickled whole.
2. (slang) The penis.

Translations

• French: cornichon
• German: Salzgurke (pickle), Gewürzgurke (pickle), Gürkchen (small cucumber)
• Italian: cetriolino
• Portuguese: pepino em conserva
• Russian: корнишо́н
• Spanish: pepinillo

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Gherkin

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Proper noun

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

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