cucurbits; gourds
Botanical term for plants of the Cucurbitaceae family, especially edible varieties such as melons, cucumbers, and squash.
瓜類にはキュウリやスイカが含まれる。
Cucurbits include cucumbers and watermelons.
Compound of 瓜 (uri, 'gourd, melon') and 類 (rui, 'kind, category').