1. Mediterranean vine having oblong fruit that when ripe expels its seeds and juice violently when touched
   "The squirting cucumber surprised visitors when its fruits burst open";
   - exploding cucumber, touch-me-not, Ecballium elaterium

Derived forms: squirting cucumbers

Type of: gourd, gourd vine

Part of: Ecballium, genus Ecballium

Encyclopedia: Squirting cucumber