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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
Examples of zucchini in a Sentence
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Choose a cauliflower or zucchini crust to reduce carbohydrates.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
While vegetables such as eggplant and zucchini are damaged when exposed to freezing temperatures, vegetables such as kale and beets are hardier and less susceptible to frost damage.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Nov. 2024
Trays of sliced zucchini and yellow squash, produced by Pero Family Farms, were voluntarily recalled by the firm on November 5 amid concerns the products may contain food-poisoning Listeria monocytogenes.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
That's because he's heard too many stories like the fried zucchini or the egg sandwich.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Italian, plural of zucchino, diminutive of zucca gourd
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 18 Dec. 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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