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What is another word for gherkins?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɜːkɪnz] (IPA)

Gherkins are a tangy and crunchy addition to any sandwich or salad, but did you know there are many synonyms for this petite pickle? Some alternative names for gherkins include cornichons, baby pickles, mini pickles, and sour gherkins. These little cucumbers can also be referred to as pickled cucumbers, brined cucumbers, or vinegar cucumbers. In some countries, they are known as pepinillos or salt pickles. No matter what you choose to call them, gherkins add a unique and delicious flavor to any dish and are a favorite of pickle lovers worldwide.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Where else did people eat so many gherkins, so much raw fruit, and as many onions?
"Stories and Pictures"
Isaac Loeb Peretz
I assure my readers that I can taste those gherkins to this day.
"In the Early Days along the Overland Trail in Nebraska Territory, in 1852"
Gilbert L. Cole
Apart from the eternal and loathsome gherkins, of which no mention was made, it asserted that we received fish twice a week!
"'Brother Bosch', an Airman's Escape from Germany"
Gerald Featherstone Knight

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