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a long, thin vegetable that has a dark green outer skin and is pale green inside: Cucumbers are usually sliced and eaten raw in salads.Cucumbers are a nutritious food with a high water content. They can help relieve dehydration and contain many important vitamins and minerals. Cucumbers may also benefit skin health. The cucumber is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family.Cucumbers have a mild, lightly sweet flavour due to their high water content. They are crisp, cool and refreshing to eat raw—hence the saying “cool as a cucumber.” Cucumber skin has an earthier taste, but many people leave it on for its texture, flavor and health benefits.