Meanings
A long, green-skinned fruit with watery flesh, often eaten raw in salads.
ایک لمبا سبز چھلکا دار پھل جس کا گوشت گیلا ہوتا ہے، اکثر سلاد میں کچا کھایا جاتا ہے۔
کھیرے
kheeray
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- cucumber salad
- fresh cucumber
- pickled cucumber
Example Sentences
I added cucumber to my salad for a refreshing crunch.
میں نے اپنی سلاد میں کھیرے کا اضافہ کیا تاکہ تازہ دار چٹخنہ مل سکے۔
main ne apni salad mein kheeray ka izafa kiya takay taza daar chatkhan mil sake.
Cucumber is known for its high water content and low calories.
کھیرہ اپنے زیادہ پانی کے مواد اور کم کیلوریز کے لئے جانا جاتا ہے۔
kheera apne zyada pani ke mawad aur kam calories ke liye jana jata hai.
You can make a refreshing drink by blending cucumber with mint.
آپ پودینے کے ساتھ کھیرے کو ملا کر ایک تازہ مشروب بنا سکتے ہیں۔
aap podine ke saath kheeray ko mila kar ek taza mashroob bana sakte hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of the 'cu' in cucumber as a cue to include fresh greens in your meals.
Imagine a refreshing green salad on a sunny day.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "cucumis" — a kind of gourd
First known use: 14th century
The word 'cucumber' has its origins in the Latin word 'cucumis', which refers to a type of gourd. It made its way into Middle English from early forms of the word.