Home›Browse›C›cucurbitcucurbitOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minutescucurbitcucurbit — nounnoun1. a plant of the gourd family, e.g., pumpkin, squash, or cucumber1.nounDefinitiona plant of the gourd family, e.g., pumpkin, squash, or cucumberExampleCucurbits are commonly grown in vegetable gardens.