n. [ D. agurkje, a dim. akin to G. gurke, Dan. agurke; cf. Pol. ogórek, Bohem. okurka, LGr. 'aggoy`rion watermelon, Ar. al-khiyār, Per. khiyār. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. (Bot.) A kind of small, prickly cucumber, much used for pickles. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Zool.) See Sea gherkin. [ 1913 Webster ]