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Where does “cucurbita” come from?

cucurbita (Latin): gourd, cucurbit, including watermelon; dolt

Definitions

gourd, cucurbit, including watermelon; dolt

Words derived from “cucurbita”

zucchini
cucurbit
courgette
cucurbitacin
zucchetto
cucurbitaceous
cucurbituril
zucchino
zucchinilike
cocuzza
zuccaia
zuccata
zucchina
zucchetto
zucca
zucchini
zucchino
cucurbita
vuotazucchine
zuccaio
цуккини
cucurbite
courgette
courge

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