cornichon
noun
cor·ni·chon
kȯr-nē-ˈshōn 
kȯr-nē-ˈshōⁿ
: a sour gherkin usually flavored with tarragon
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After letting the pickling permeate the whites, add a mixture of mayonnaise, cornichons, horseradish, dill, and mustard.
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Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
This version from The Ribbon Midtown in New York City gets a tangy twist thanks to a sauce made with two types of vinegar, cornichons and ketchup.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
Step 2Combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, cornichons, scallions, pickle relish, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and dill in a bowl.
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 May 2023
Make bite-size versions with cornichons.
—Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2023
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Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
This version from The Ribbon Midtown in New York City gets a tangy twist thanks to a sauce made with two types of vinegar, cornichons and ketchup.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
Step 2Combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, cornichons, scallions, pickle relish, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and dill in a bowl.
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 May 2023
Make bite-size versions with cornichons.
—Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2023
See All Example Sentences for cornichon
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“Cornichon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornichon. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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