zucchini
noun
zuc·chi·ni
zu̇-ˈkē-nē 
plural zucchini or zucchinis
: a smooth usually cylindrical dark green summer squash
also
: a plant that bears zucchini
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As a pasta alternative, thinly slice them into zucchini noodles.
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Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
This dish will do the trick with crispy chicken and fresh zucchini tossed in a tender linguine with a robust lemon flavor.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Use it in place of an oven mitt, to press water out of tofu, or to pat dry slices of salted zucchini.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
Other options: Examples are zucchini, asparagus, bell peppers, cucumbers, and mushrooms.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
This dish will do the trick with crispy chicken and fresh zucchini tossed in a tender linguine with a robust lemon flavor.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Use it in place of an oven mitt, to press water out of tofu, or to pat dry slices of salted zucchini.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
Other options: Examples are zucchini, asparagus, bell peppers, cucumbers, and mushrooms.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
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zucchini
noun
zuc·chi·ni
zu̇-ˈkē-nē
plural zucchini or zucchinis
: a smooth cylinder-shaped usually dark green summer squash
also
: a plant that bears zucchini
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