burr cucumber
"Burr cucumber" refers to certain vine species known for their prickly fruits, often found in moist environments.
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Definition
C2Botany
(technical)A vine from the genus Sicyos, recognized for its rough, spiny fruits and lobed leaves.
Example
- The burr cucumber's spiny fruits make it easily identifiable along riverbanks.
- Gardeners often remove burr cucumber vines due to their invasive nature.
C1Culinary
(informal)A type of gherkin (Cucumis anguria) used in various recipes, especially in Jamaican cuisine.
Example
- Burr cucumber is a common ingredient in traditional Jamaican dishes.
- The spiny texture of burr cucumber adds a unique crunch to salads.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "burr cucumber":
burr gherkinwild cucumbercucumber fishcucumber treebutter pearwhite currant