Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A variety of summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) having an elongated shape and a smooth, thin, dark green rind.
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- noun uncountable A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a
squash /marrow . - noun countable A
fruit of this variety. - noun uncountable This fruit, considered as a
food ; or, adish made from it.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green
- noun marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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When the onion has totally caramelized and the zucchini is a little tender, add the spices and stir.
Archive 2008-08-01 Laura 2008
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When the onion has totally caramelized and the zucchini is a little tender, add the spices and stir.
Are You A Lunch Person? Laura 2008
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And the zucchini is an excellent idea, none of that soaking/roasting business!
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Esther, grilling the zucchini is a fabulous idea -- its my favourite way to make zucchini.
Life is just a bowl of salad. Michele 2006
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I love anything with brown butter, and I just pulled my first zucchini from the garden.
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The zucchini is peeled, sliced, cooked, and pureed in preparation for the pie, and the completed filling is topped with a cinnamon-sugar mix - yum!
Apples & Leaves Pie Top Cutter and a Giveaway! | Baking Bites 2009
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Stir fry until the zucchini is crisp tender and turning golden in spots.
Why I Love Summer: Zucchini, Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese & Basil Frittata Laura 2009
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Stir fry until the zucchini is crisp tender and turning golden in spots.
Archive 2009-07-01 Laura 2009
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Sautee zucchini ribbons and drained noodles in a nonstick saucepan until hot and zucchini is beginning to soften.
Archive 2008-11-01 Sarah 2008
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The fried zucchini is good and the salad I had came with the typical-for-Pittsburgh French fries on top.
LENNDEVOURS: 2008
whichbe commented on the word zucchini
The fruit of zuccaciyecioglu.
October 10, 2008
hernesheir commented on the word zucchini
Fr. courgette
November 6, 2009