squirting cucumber
Definition
Noun: 1. A Mediterranean vine (Ecballium elaterium): A plant species characterized by its oblong fruit. When the fruit ripens, it reacts to touch by violently expelling its seeds and internal fluid.
Usage
- The squirting cucumber is known for its unique and rapid seed-dispersal mechanism.
- Be careful not to touch the ripe fruit of the squirting cucumber.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively to refer to the specific plant species . Its behavior is a classic example of explosive dehiscence in botany.
Variants and Related Words
- Exploding cucumber: An informal, descriptive synonym for the squirting cucumber.
- Ecballium elaterium: The scientific, botanical name for the plant.
Synonyms
- Exploding cucumber
Notes on Meaning
This term refers specifically to a single plant species and its distinctive fruit. It is not a general term for any cucumber that might leak or squirt liquid.
Noun
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Mediterranean vine having oblong fruit that when ripe expels its seeds and juice violently when touched
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