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Cucumber
A long, green, cylinder-shaped member of the gourd family with edible seeds surrounded by mild, crisp flesh. Used for making pickles and usually eaten raw. Cucumbers have been cultivated for thousands of years.
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- Industry/Domain: Fruits & vegetables
- Category: Fruits
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