Gherkins: meaning, definitions and examples
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gherkins
[ ˈɡɜːrkɪns ]
pickled cucumbers
Gherkins are small cucumbers that have been pickled in vinegar, sugar, and spices. They are often used as a condiment or snack.
Synonyms
cucumber pickles, gherkin pickles, pickles
Examples of usage
- Would you like some gherkins with your sandwich?
- The burger came with a side of gherkins.
Translations
Translations of the word "gherkins" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pepinos em conserva
🇮🇳 अचार वाले खीरे
🇩🇪 Essiggurken
🇮🇩 acar mentimun
🇺🇦 корнішони
🇵🇱 korniszony
🇯🇵 ピクルス
🇫🇷 cornichons
🇪🇸 pepinillos
🇹🇷 kornişon turşusu
🇰🇷 피클
🇸🇦 مخللات الخيار
🇨🇿 kyselé okurky
🇸🇰 kyslé uhorky
🇨🇳 酸黄瓜
🇸🇮 kisle kumarice
🇮🇸 súrar gúrkur
🇰🇿 қияр тұздаған
🇬🇪 ხორციანი კიტრი
🇦🇿 turşu xiyar
🇲🇽 pepinillos
Word origin
The word 'gherkin' is derived from the Dutch word 'gurken', meaning cucumbers. Gherkins have been pickled and enjoyed for centuries, with evidence of their consumption dating back to ancient times. They are a popular ingredient in many cuisines around the world, often adding a tangy and crunchy element to dishes.
See also: gherkin.