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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Set aside until zucchini releases water, about 10 minutes.
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Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
The menu is light, with a lengthy raw bar menu and plenty of seafood dishes, as well as starters like gazpacho, zucchini salad, and fish tacos.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
There is also in season the golden yellow fiore di zucca (zucchini blossoms) stuffed with ricotta, zucchini and walnuts (€13).
—John Mariani, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Large zucchini will be less flavorful and will have bigger seeds.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 28 Sep. 2024
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Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
The menu is light, with a lengthy raw bar menu and plenty of seafood dishes, as well as starters like gazpacho, zucchini salad, and fish tacos.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
There is also in season the golden yellow fiore di zucca (zucchini blossoms) stuffed with ricotta, zucchini and walnuts (€13).
—John Mariani, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Large zucchini will be less flavorful and will have bigger seeds.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 28 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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