[1965–70; ‹ F: lit., little horn, equiv. to cornehorn + -ichon dim. suffix]This word is first recorded in the period 1965–70. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Finlandization, isometric exercise, no-fault, stun gun, wraparound
Examples of 'cornichon' in a sentence
cornichon
Add capers, chopped cornichon and torn chicken, broken into bite-size pieces.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Then press a cornichon slice into each half and slot these into each bun lid to look like eyes.
The Sun (2015)
Serve by plunging the bread, cornichon or crudités into the pot, with fondue forks or skewers.