[kyuːkərˈbiːtə]

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of plants in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which includes melons, cucumbers, and gourds.

“The new variety of cucurbita is a breakthrough in sustainable agriculture.”

2. noun

The fruit of the plants in the genus Cucurbita.

“The farmer carefully harvested the ripe cucurbita from the garden.”