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garlic
Unicode: 1F9C4
Description
A cucumber, typically depicted as green, elongated, and often with small bumps or ridges, representing the vegetable itself.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-vegetable
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally neutral, associated with health, freshness, or a spa-like relaxation (due to cucumber slices on eyes).
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 (2016). Cucumbers are a widely consumed vegetable globally, known for their high water content and refreshing qualities.
Usage Examples
- Indicating healthy food: 'Making a fresh salad for lunch! 🥒'
- Referring to spa or relaxation: 'Time for a relaxing spa day! 🛀🥒'
- Talking about gardening: 'My cucumber plant is growing so big! 🥒'
- In culinary contexts: 'Love adding fresh cucumber to my sandwich. 🥪🥒'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Associated with salads, healthy eating, detox, and spa treatments. Often seen as refreshing.
East Asian culture:
Used in various stir-fries, pickles, and refreshing side dishes. Also associated with health benefits.