zucchini

noun

zuc·​chi·​ni zu̇-ˈkē-nē How to pronounce zucchini (audio)
plural zucchini or zucchinis
: a smooth usually cylindrical dark green summer squash
also : a plant that bears zucchini

Examples of zucchini in a Sentence

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Other options: Examples are zucchini, asparagus, bell peppers, cucumbers, and mushrooms. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025 For a low-carb meal, serve the shrimp over zucchini noodles or with steamed vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli and asparagus. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025 The moussaka — one of Farah’s personal favorites — is a baked casserole made with seasoned ground leg of lamb, layered between eggplant and zucchini, topped with bechamel sauce, as well as Swiss and vlahotiri cheese and served with rice pilaf. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025 Smaller, less mature zucchini or crookneck squash will have fewer seeds and a more delicate flavor. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for zucchini 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of zucchino, diminutive of zucca gourd

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zucchini was in 1925

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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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zucchini

noun
zuc·​chi·​ni zu̇-ˈkē-nē How to pronounce zucchini (audio)
plural zucchini or zucchinis
: a smooth cylinder-shaped usually dark green summer squash
also : a plant that bears zucchini

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