"cucumber time" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cucumber times [plural]
Etymology: Cucumbers were in season at this time. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} cucumber time (countable and uncountable, plural cucumber times)
  1. (UK, historical) A period of the year when there was little work for tailors. Tags: UK, countable, historical, uncountable
    Sense id: en-cucumber_time-en-noun-T8xU9i0E Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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