Kornischong

Luxembourgish

Etymology

Borrowed from French cornichon.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkoʁniʃoŋ/

Noun

Kornischong f (plural Kornischongen)

1. cucumber
2. gherkin

Usage notes

• "Kornischong" may mean "gherkin" if it's called "Kleng Kornischong" (lit. "small cucumber").
• When it's called "Grouss Kornischong" (lit. "big cucumber"). It usually means "cucumber".