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Gurke

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German

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Old Polish ogurek, from Byzantine Greek ἀγγούριον (angoúrion, cucumber).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Gurke f (genitive Gurke, plural Gurken, diminutive Gürkchen n or Gürklein n or Gurkerl n)

  1. cucumber (plant) (Cucumis sativus)
  2. cucumber (fruit)
    Synonym: Kukumer
  3. (humorous, informal) long nose
    Synonym: Zinken
  4. (colloquial) piece of junk (a device that is considered subpar and outdated, especially of vehicles and computing equipment)

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Descendants

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  • Estonian: kurk
  • Kashubian: gùrka

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