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Something Rhymes with Purple

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What Is the Meaning of Cucumbian?

Cucumbian comes from the japanese hanco, meaning group leader. Originally brought back to north america by servicemen during second world war. The etymology of cucumbian is because for something that's 96 % water, a cucumber is a lot harder to snap and actually really hurts if you are hit with one.

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