2006-12-20 05:45:38 · 15 answers · asked by Dom W 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A gurkin may also mean a slang for penis...see:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=slurpin-the-gurkin
2006-12-20 05:49:28 · answer #1 · answered by absilvero 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Gherkins are like Dill pickles
gher·kin /ËgÉrkɪn/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[gur-kin] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1.the small, immature fruit of a variety of cucumber, used in pickling.
2.Also called bur gherkin, West Indian gherkin. the small, spiny fruit of a tropical vine, Cucumis anguria, of the gourd family, used in pickling.
3.the plant yielding this fruit.
4.a small pickle, esp. one made from this fruit.
2006-12-20 05:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by lollipoppett2005 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gherkin:
1. the small, immature fruit of a variety of cucumber, used in pickling.
2. Also called bur gherkin, West Indian gherkin. the small, spiny fruit of a tropical vine, Cucumis anguria, of the gourd family, used in pickling.
3. the plant yielding this fruit.
4. a small pickle, esp. one made from this fruit.
2006-12-20 05:46:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yeah like the others said, it's gherkin and it's a pickle in the UK.
2006-12-20 05:53:05 · answer #4 · answered by KM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gherkin is a little pickle.
2006-12-20 05:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Ettejin of Wern 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a gherkin is a small pickled vegetable - like a small cucumber/courgette
2006-12-20 05:47:21 · answer #6 · answered by lizziepea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always assumed it was a pickled courgette.
2006-12-20 05:47:38 · answer #7 · answered by Nick J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pickle
2006-12-20 05:47:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pickle
2006-12-20 05:46:37 · answer #9 · answered by Lg 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
a pickle
2006-12-20 05:46:37 · answer #10 · answered by angie 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋