Long green vegetables with bumpy skin that grow on vines and are commonly eaten fresh or pickled.
From Latin 'cucumis,' possibly from Greek. The word traveled through multiple languages before reaching English, showing the global exchange of food crops.
Cucumbers are 96% water—eating one is basically eating a hydrating sponge, which is why they're perfect for hot days, and this high water content makes them nearly impossible to store for long.
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