Gher"kin (?), n. [D. agurkje, a dim. akin to G. gurke, Dan. agrke; cf. Pol. ogorek, Bohem. okurka, LGr. watermelon, Ar. al-khiyar, Per. khiyar.]

1. Bot.

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

2. Zool.

See Sea gherkin.

 

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