cuke

noun

ˈkyük

: cucumber

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Stick with English or Persian cukes. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 Toss the cukes with a generous pinch of salt and let drain until the chicken hits the broiler. — Tanya Sichynsky, The Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2019 Get the recipe > Pomegranate seeds add pops of tartness to this sautéed corn and crunchy cuke combo. — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025 Persian cuke spears, blanched carrot sticks, cauliflower, and green beans—and quick pickle a fresh batch. — Sunset Magazine, 5 Feb. 2020 See All Example Sentences for cuke

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1903, in the meaning defined above

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