\Gher"kin\ (g[~e]r"k[i^]n), n. [D. agurkje, a dim. akin
to G. gurke, Dan. agurke; cf. Pol. og['o]rek, Bohem. okurka,
LGr. 'aggoy`rion watermelon, Ar. al-khiy[=a]r, Per.
khiy[=a]r.]
1. (Bot.) A kind of small, prickly cucumber, much used for
   pickles.

2. (Zo["o]l.) See {Sea gherkin}.