The gherkin is a fruit similar in form and nutritional value to a cucumber. Gherkins and cucumbers belong to the same species (Cucumis sativus), but are different cultivar groups. They are usually picked when 4 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) in length and pickled in jars or cans with vinegar (often flavored with herbs, particularly dill; hence, "dill pickle") or brine to resemble a pickled cucumber.
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gherkin A young cucumber, picked when 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) in length and pickled in jars or cans with vinegar or brine.
