Is a cucumber a type of berry?!

Is a cucumber a type of berry?

I was told that it was. I'm not sure if the lady was pulling my leg or not. Thanks.

13 hours ago
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/berry...

I guess I kinda answered my own question. Who knew that a banana is a berry, but strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries aren't berries? That's insane! Also, a cucumber is a 'false berry'. Wow, botany is great. And by great, I mean.... really confusing and obtuse. Thanks!

cucumber is kind of veg, which is under category of <melon>.