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Meanings of exploding cucumber in English
Portuguese
ecballium Mediterranean vine having oblong fruit that when ripe expels its seeds and juice violently when touched.
Synonyms
Examples for "squirting cucumber"
Examples for "squirting cucumber"
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Of course, you know my friend the squirting cucumber.
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This timelapse footage from the Smithsonian Channel's Amazing Plants documentary shows violets, touch me nots, and squirting cucumbers erupting.
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I've often been amused at and have admired your touch-me-not style.
2
The children had a subdued and touch-me-not air that reminded Honora of her own youth.
3
Yes; my motto with men is touch-me-not, and it is your own fault if I'm fierce.
4
He does have rather a touch-me-not, speak-to-me-never manner.
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The mast of the weather-vane boat reminds him of a specific plant, the touch-me-not, or impatiens noli-tangere.
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The patient's medical history revealed the use of Ecballium elaterium extract.
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Conclusions: The use of Ecballium elaterium extract as a remedy can cause severe adverse effects that should not be ignored.