Cucumber
noun
Barbarians have melons too, but they're long and funny looking. Wait, those aren't melons, they're cucumbers! Barbarians must have mixed them up.
きゅうり
The reading for this word is an exception. Here's a mnemonic to help you remember it:
Cucumbers have cute ribs (きゅうり)! I mean just look at them. Cute little green ribs. Adorable!
たまに胡瓜の糠漬けが無性に食べたくなるんだ。
Occasionally, I’ll want to eat pickled cucumbers so badly.