Where does “cucurbitaceous” come from?
cucurbitaceous (English) comes from Latin cucurbita — gourd, cucurbit, including watermelon; dolt.
cucurbitaceous (English): Pertaining to the gourd family, including...
Definitions
- Pertaining to the gourd family, including...
Ancestry of “cucurbitaceous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | cucurbita | gourd, cucurbit, including watermelon; dolt |