butternut squash
noun
: a smooth somewhat bottle-shaped buff-colored winter squash (Cucurbita moschata) with usually orange flesh
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The colorful, flavorful wrappers are as fun as the fillings (which range from cilantro or kimchi pork to butternut squash and shrimp to tofu, mushroom and kale), and the variety of dipping sauces (classic, ginger smash, gochujang and old godmother spicy peanut) make every bite an adventure.
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026
Fall in the South means taking advantage of the bounty of fresh produce which, of course, includes butternut squash.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The fillings in the veggie tacos at Blue Eyed Daisy vary throughout the year, but the butternut squash filling caught the attention of our reader.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Play around with the spices, the marmalade flavors, even the carrot is negotiable — shredded butternut squash or apple will work just as well.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026
Fall in the South means taking advantage of the bounty of fresh produce which, of course, includes butternut squash.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The fillings in the veggie tacos at Blue Eyed Daisy vary throughout the year, but the butternut squash filling caught the attention of our reader.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Play around with the spices, the marmalade flavors, even the carrot is negotiable — shredded butternut squash or apple will work just as well.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Butternut squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butternut%20squash. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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