English word origin

Etymology of cuke

Clipping of cucumber.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

A cucumber.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of cucumber.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

A cucoloris.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of cucoloris.

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