Kornischong

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Luxembourgish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French cornichon.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

Kornischong f (plural Kornischongen)

  1. cucumber
  2. gherkin

Usage notes[edit]

  • "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".