cornichon
noun
cor·ni·chon kȯr-nē-ˈshōn 
kȯr-nē-ˈshōⁿ
: a sour gherkin usually flavored with tarragon
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Vive le Cornichon Gin features the cornichon pickle. 
Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Then pour over the roasted potatoes and garnish with the cornichon. Beth Segal, cleveland, 3 Dec. 2021 Place 1 cornichon at one end of each yolk, creating a stem. Marian Cooper Cairns, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2020 Cut cornichon in half lengthwise, then crosswise, creating 24 pieces. Marian Cooper Cairns, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2020 Divide sliced meat among the 6 bottom roll pieces, then garnish with cornichons, jalapeño and watercress. Replace top pieces of rolls and serve. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2019 Combine the egg, cornichons and dill in a medium bowl. Becky Krystal, The Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2019 Combine the egg, cornichons and dill in a medium bowl. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2019 Add the olive oil, shallot, capers, cornichons, parsley, mustard and vinegar and mix well to combine; the gribiche should be the consistency of paste. Olga Massov, chicagotribune.com, 6 Nov. 2019 See More
Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Then pour over the roasted potatoes and garnish with the cornichon. Beth Segal, cleveland, 3 Dec. 2021 Place 1 cornichon at one end of each yolk, creating a stem. Marian Cooper Cairns, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2020 Cut cornichon in half lengthwise, then crosswise, creating 24 pieces. Marian Cooper Cairns, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2020 Divide sliced meat among the 6 bottom roll pieces, then garnish with cornichons, jalapeño and watercress. Replace top pieces of rolls and serve. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2019 Combine the egg, cornichons and dill in a medium bowl. Becky Krystal, The Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2019 Combine the egg, cornichons and dill in a medium bowl. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2019 Add the olive oil, shallot, capers, cornichons, parsley, mustard and vinegar and mix well to combine; the gribiche should be the consistency of paste. Olga Massov, chicagotribune.com, 6 Nov. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
French, gherkin, literally, little horn, diminutive of corne horn
First Known Use
1837, in the meaning defined above