Associations to the word «Gherkin»

Wiktionary

GHERKIN, noun. A small cucumber, often pickled whole.
GHERKIN, proper noun. (UK) (informal) The building at 30 St Mary Axe, a distinctively-shaped skyscraper in London, England

Dictionary definition

GHERKIN, noun. Any of various small cucumbers pickled whole.
GHERKIN, noun. Small prickly cucumber.

Wise words

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