any of several tropical climbing plants in the genus Sicyos, of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). One species (S. angulatus), known also as star ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/b/129
a climbing vine, Sicyos angulatus, of the gourd family, of eastern and midwestern North America, having leaves with pointed lobes, small white or greenish flowers, and clusters of prickly fruits. · the fruit of this plant. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/bur-cucumber