noun
- a small cucumber pickled and eaten as a condiment or appetizer
Usage: French origin; commonly used in culinary contexts
Examples
- The charcuterie board included cornichons alongside aged cheeses and cured meats.
- She added a cornichon to her martini for a tangy garnish.
- Cornichons are smaller and crunchier than regular dill pickles.
- The French restaurant served cornichons as a complimentary appetizer.
- He grabbed a handful of cornichons from the jar in the refrigerator.