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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What to do with too much zucchini in your garden
Zucchini is the late-season garden gift that keeps on giving.
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 6 Sep. 2024
Yes, poor zucchini is kind of like the smooth jazz of the squash world, but these 4 recipes might change all that.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
These include leafy greens, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, mushrooms, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
To keep it low-carb, serve it on a platter with carrots, zucchini, cucumber, and radishes.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Sep. 2024
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 6 Sep. 2024
Yes, poor zucchini is kind of like the smooth jazz of the squash world, but these 4 recipes might change all that.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
These include leafy greens, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, mushrooms, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
To keep it low-carb, serve it on a platter with carrots, zucchini, cucumber, and radishes.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Sep. 2024
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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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