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Noun
1. cucumber (Cucumis sativus)Usually written using kana alone
Wikipedia definition
2. CucumberThe cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which includes squash, and in the same genus as the muskmelon. The plant is a creeping vine which bears cylindrical edible fruit when ripe. There are three main varieties of cucumber: "slicing", "pickling", and "burpless". Within these varieties, several different cultivars have emerged. The cucumber is originally from India but is now grown on most continents.
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Other forms
胡瓜 【きうり】黄瓜 【きゅうり】黄瓜 【きうり】キュウリキウリ
Notes
黄瓜: Rarely-used kanji form. 黄瓜: Rarely-used kanji form.

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