Cornichon
a black vinifera grape grown for table use.
the vine itself.
(lowercase) a cucumber pickle; gherkin.
Origin of Cornichon
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How to use Cornichon in a sentence
Cornichon lives in room number thirty-six on the third floor of a furnished lodging house in the street du Petit Lion.
A Tramp's Wallet | William DuthieCornichon and Toupette were intended by Selnozoura to become husband and wife, as soon as they were old enough.
The Grey Fairy Book | VariousCornichon is taller and more manly than he was an hour ago, and Toupette no longer looks like a little girl.'
The Grey Fairy Book | VariousIt was hopeless for Cornichon to try to console her during the journey with the reasons he had given the day before.
The Grey Fairy Book | VariousA murmur of curiosity arose from the crowd, while Cornichon and Toupette trembled with astonishment.
The Grey Fairy Book | Various
British Dictionary definitions for cornichon
/ (ˈkɔːnɪˌʃɒn) /
a type of small gherkin
Origin of cornichon
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