noun
- plants of the gourd family, including pumpkins, squash, cucumbers, and melons
Usage: botanical term; plural form
Examples
- The farmer grows various cucurbits in his vegetable garden.
- Cucurbits are warm-season crops that require plenty of space to spread.
- Many cucurbits have trailing vines and large leaves.
- The harvest festival featured a display of colorful cucurbits.
- Cucurbits are susceptible to powdery mildew in humid conditions.
- She studied the pollination patterns of different cucurbits for her research.