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cucurbit

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cucurbit has 1 sense
  1. cucurbit - any plant of the family Cucurbitaceae
    --1 is a kind of
    Cucurbitaceae, family Cucurbitaceae, gourd family

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Cucurbit

A cucurbit is a type of plant in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, known for its trailing or climbing vines and typically large, hard-skinned fruits. Cucurbits are often cultivated for food, ornamental purposes, or medicinal use.

Examples of Usage:

Noun:

  1. The farmer harvested a variety of cucurbits including pumpkins, squashes, and watermelons.
  2. She used a cucurbit as a decorative centerpiece for her dinner party.

Adjective:

  1. The cucurbit plant requires ample space to grow due to its extensive vine system.
  2. He enjoyed compiling a collection of cucurbit plants in his garden.

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