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Definition of cucumber - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodedible fruit with green rind and white flesh
- She sliced the cucumber for the salad.
2.
plantsplant producing cucumbers
- The cucumber has spread across the entire garden bed.
3.
personalityperson who is calm and composed
- He stayed as cool as a cucumber during the interview.
Images of cucumber
edible fruit with green rind and white flesh 
plant producing cucumbers
Expressions with cucumber
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calm and composed in stressful situations
Even during the crisis, she was cool as a cucumber.
having the long, cylindrical form of a cucumber
The cucumber-shaped bottle was easy to grip and pour..
plant that produces cucumbers
The cucumber vine grew rapidly in the summer heat.
cucumber grown to be eaten fresh
I added slicing cucumber to the salad.
cucumber that has been smashed for preparation
The recipe calls for smacked cucumber to absorb the dressing better.
creature that recycles nutrients on the sea bed
Sea cucumbers help maintain the ocean's health by recycling nutrients.
American magnolia with cucumber-shaped fruits
The cucumber tree in the park is Magnolia acuminata.
Mediterranean vine with fruit that expels seeds violently
The exploding cucumber is native to the Mediterranean region.
mediterranean vine with oblong fruit and explosive seed dispersal
The squirting cucumber shoots out seeds when touched.
period of low activity or news
During cucumber time, journalists struggle to find interesting stories.
Origin of cucumber
Latin, cucumis (cucumber)
Terms with cucumber included in their meaning
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food
cucumber pickled with dill and seasonings
food
small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow
traditional style
pickled cucumber made with kosher salt and garlic
plant
tropical vine of the cucumber family, known for its edible fruit
cuisine
sushi roll with eel, cucumber, and avocado
herb plant
perennial European herb with cucumber-flavored leaves and purple-tinged flowers
food
large pickled gherkin or cucumber
plant family
plant belonging to the gourd family, including squash, pumpkin, and cucumber
vegetable
informal term for a cucumber
food
clipping of cucumber
marine
type of sea cucumber found in the ocean
food
small pickled cucumber
animals
marine animal with an elongated body, called a sea cucumber
botany
tropical vine plant of the cucumber family
invertebrate animal
sea cucumber burrowing in sand
deep-sea animal
sea cucumber in the genus Scotoplanes
marine
large sea cucumber from tropical seas
cuisine
Greek dip with yogurt, cucumber, and garlic
shape
having the long, cylindrical form of a cucumber
fresh consumption
cucumber grown to be eaten fresh
vegetables
cucumber variety with smooth skin
ingredient
cucumber that has been smashed for preparation
Chinese dish
Sichuan dish of cucumber with soy, rice vinegar, etc
botany
American magnolia with cucumber-shaped fruits
Examples of cucumber in a sentence
Cucumber slices were served as a snack. The cucumber vines climbed up the trellis. She picked a fresh cucumber from the garden. She remained a cucumber despite the chaos around her. Even in crisis, he was a cucumber, unflustered and calm.
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- French:concombre, personne calme, ...
- German:Gurke, Gurkenpflanze, ...
- Italian:cetriolo, pianta di cetriolo, ...
- Spanish:pepino, planta de pepino, ...
- Portuguese:pepino, tranquilo, ...
- Chinese:黄瓜, 冷静的人, ...
- Japanese:キュウリ, キュウリの植物, ...
- Arabic:خِيَار, شخص هادئ, ...
- Hebrew:מְלַפְפוֹן, אָדָם קַר־רוּחַ, ...
- Russian:огурец, хладнокровный человек, ...
- Ukrainian:огірок, ...
- Hindi:खीरा, खीरे का पौधा, ...
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