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cucumber

[ kyoo-kuhm-ber ]

noun

  1. a creeping plant, Cucumis sativus, of the gourd family, occurring in many cultivated forms.
  2. the edible, fleshy fruit of this plant, of a cylindrical shape with rounded ends and having a green, warty skin.
  3. any of various allied or similar plants.
  4. the fruit of any such plant.


cucumber

/ ˈːˌʌə /

noun

  1. a creeping cucurbitaceous plant, Cucumis sativus, cultivated in many forms for its edible fruit Compare squirting cucumber
  2. the cylindrical fruit of this plant, which has hard thin green rind and white crisp flesh
  3. any of various similar or related plants or their fruits
  4. cool as a cucumber
    very calm; self-possessed
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of cucumber1

1350–1400; Middle English cucumbre < Anglo-French, Old French co ( u ) combre < Latin cucumer-, stem of cucumis; replacing Middle English, Old English cucumer < Latin, as above
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of cucumber1

C14: from Latin cucumis, of unknown origin
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Idioms and Phrases

see cool as a cucumber .
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This stylish wine bar perfectly pairs a fried chicken sandwich—topped with cabbage, cucumber, and buttermilk dressing—with a local Aussie vintage.

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Swirls of coconut, tamarind, chamoy and cucumber are dusted with lime chili flakes, creating a deeply complex candy experience.

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Pairing it with bright, punchy ingredients like grassy, celery-flavored vinegar; smooth walnut oil; sweet, chewy golden raisins; and clean, crisp cucumber creates an exploration of flavors, textures, consistencies and temperatures.

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“I’m like, ‘What do you mean, like If I’m a cucumber?’”

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Most U.S. produce imports come from Mexico and Canada, including avocados, cucumbers and mushrooms.

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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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