succotash

noun

suc·​co·​tash ˈsə-kə-ˌtash How to pronounce succotash (audio)
: lima or shell beans and kernels of green corn cooked together

Examples of succotash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Okra can be found swimming in gumbos, succotashes and such. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024 This version of succotash features a touch of garam masala to warm and meld the varied produce. Scott Hocker, theweek, 10 Sep. 2024 For vegetarians, try the Harvest bowl ($22), which comes served in a bowl with mushroom tempura, green beans, farro and corn succotash, pickled red onions, and more, offering a savory vegetable bowl that tastes a lot like Thanksgiving. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024 The menu is Sonoran-inspired, featuring dishes like meat and potatoes with gnocchi from Sedona Pasta Company and a sweet roasted salmon succotash. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for succotash 

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Word History

Etymology

Narragansett msíckquatash boiled corn kernels

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of succotash was in 1751

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“Succotash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/succotash. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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succotash

noun
suc·​co·​tash ˈsək-ə-ˌtash How to pronounce succotash (audio)
: lima or shell beans and green corn cooked together

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