spaghetti squash

noun

: an oval winter squash (Cucurbita pepo) with flesh that once cooked is similar in appearance to spaghetti

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Don’t substitute it for a squash or pumpkin that has stringy flesh like spaghetti squash or field pumpkin. Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 Cut your spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, and use a spoon to remove its seeds. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 15 Oct. 2024 Meal Ideas Creamy soup: Puree cooked spaghetti squash with broth and your favorite seasonings for a comforting soup. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 15 Oct. 2024 Not only is spaghetti squash a low-carbohydrate alternative to crust and pasta, but this vegetable also offers a creative way to boost your immune system. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 15 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spaghetti squash 

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First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spaghetti squash was in 1975

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“Spaghetti squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spaghetti%20squash. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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