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noun
1.
a black vinifera grape grown for table use.
2.
the vine itself.
3.
(lowercase) a cucumber pickle; gherkin.
Origin:
1965–70; < French: literally, little horn, equivalent to corne horn + -ichon diminutive suffix
1965–70; < French: literally, little horn, equivalent to corne horn + -ichon diminutive suffix
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| Main Entry: | cornichon |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a tiny tart gherkin cucumber pickle, a traditional accompaniment to pâté |
| Etymology: | French for 'gherkin' |
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