Cucumis is a genus of plants in the Cucurbitaceae family, commonly known as cucumbers. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to refer to cucumbers depending on the region, language, or context. For instance, in the United Kingdom and some parts of Africa, cucumbers are called "courgettes." In India, cucumbers are known as "kheera," while in Japan, they are referred to as "kyuri." Other synonyms for cucumbers include "gurken" in Germany, "pepino" in Spain, and "khira" in Bangladesh. Regardless of the synonyms used, cucumbers are popular worldwide due to their refreshing taste, low calorie, and high nutritional value.