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CUCURBITACEOUS

\kjˌuːkəbɪtˈe͡ɪʃəs], \kjˌuːkəbɪtˈe‍ɪʃəs], \k_j_ˌuː_k_ə_b_ɪ_t_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_s]\

Definitions of CUCURBITACEOUS

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Like a gourd.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Resembling a cucumber or gourd.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Cucurbitaceous plants are those which resemble a gourd, such as the pompion and melon.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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