French word cornichon comes from French corne ((countable) horn. (uncountable) corn (callus).), French -iche, French -on
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| corne | French (fra) | (countable) horn. (uncountable) corn (callus). |
| -iche | French (fra) | Forming colloquial nouns and adjectives, chiefly with hypocoristic effect. |
| -on | French (fra) | Forming diminutives of things, including some animals.. Indicating origin or occupation. (physics, and, biology) -on. |
| cornichon | French (fra) | Gherkin. Pickle. |