butternut squash

noun

: a smooth somewhat bottle-shaped buff-colored winter squash (Cucurbita moschata) with usually orange flesh

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There's also a baby broccoli and butternut squash lasagna for vegetarians. —

Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024 The first course offers a choice of butternut squash bisque, Caesar salad or apple and pecan salad. —

Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024 Menu highlights include roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing, cranberry compote, giblet gravy and watercress; Ora king salmon paired with basmati rice, pomegranate relish, golden raisins and spinach; or a delectable butternut squash black truffle risotto. —

Roger Sands, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024 Keep the venison mixture on low heat until the butternut squash is fully cooked. —

Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for butternut squash

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1940, in the meaning defined above

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“Butternut squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butternut%20squash. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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