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acorn squash
noun
: an acorn-shaped dark green winter squash (Cucurbita pepo var. turbinata) with a ridged surface and mildly sweet yellow to orange flesh
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From the Halloween pumpkin to the acorn squash, zucchini, big Blue Hubbard, and so many others, they are prized for their diversity of flavor, tremendous storability, ease of cultivation, and their cultural importance.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
That will also give you plenty of time to try making the soup with a variety of gourds, including butternut, kabocha and acorn squash.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
Roasted acorn squash flesh also plays nicely in soups, stews, and casseroles.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
One cup of cooked acorn squash provides 9 g of fiber, which covers 32% of your daily needs.19
In addition to fiber, acorn squash is high in several vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, vitamin A, and potassium.19
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—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2024
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1824, in the meaning defined above
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“Acorn squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acorn%20squash. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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acorn squash
noun
: an acorn-shaped winter squash with ridges on its dark green outer surface and somewhat sweet yellow to orange flesh
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