noun
- a plant of the gourd family, including pumpkins, squashes, melons, and cucumbers
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The farmer grew various cucurbits in his vegetable garden.
- Pumpkins and watermelons are both cucurbits.
- The cucurbit family includes many popular garden vegetables.
- She studied the different species of cucurbits for her botany class.
- Cucurbits are known for their trailing vines and large leaves.
- The harvest festival featured displays of colorful cucurbits.