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Vocabulary Entry
cucumber
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A long, green-skinned fruit, often used in salads or as a vegetable accompaniment.
Example Sentences
"I sliced a cucumber for the salad."
"She grows cucumbers in her garden every summer."
"The market had a special on fresh cucumbers this week."
V
verb
To treat or preserve something with cucumber, often in cosmetic or culinary contexts.
Example Sentences
"She decided to cucumber her eyes to reduce puffiness."
"They used fresh cucumber to cucumber the dish for added flavor."
"I love to cucumber the salad with a light dressing of vinegar."