meaning of cucumber
1. A creeping plant, and its fruit, of several species of the genus Cucumis, esp. Cucumis sativus, the unripe fruit of which is eaten either fresh or picked. Also, similar plants or fruits of several other genera. See below.
2. cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable; related to melons
Related Words
cucumber | cucumber tree | cucumber vine |