zucchini

noun

zuc·​chi·​ni zu̇-ˈkē-nē How to pronounce zucchini (audio)
plural zucchini or zucchinis
: a smooth usually cylindrical dark green summer squash
also : a plant that bears zucchini

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It’s got loads of ripe spring veggies to love—including zucchini, peppers, and spinach—paired with goat cheese, mozzarella, and a tangy balsamic vinegar glaze. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025 Sun Exposure: Full Sun Soil Type: Moist, Well-draining, Fertile Soil pH: Acidic to Neutral (5.8-7.0) The genus Cucurbita includes summer and winter squash, pumpkins, zucchini, and ornamental gourds. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025 His modern take on German fare includes Bavarian-style pretzels and chicken schnitzel and zucchini falafel sandwiches. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025 Lots and lots of bees that are incredibly fond of zucchini blossoms and the huge avocado tree, which yields some of the creamiest fruit this side of Miami. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for zucchini

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of zucchino, diminutive of zucca gourd

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zucchini was in 1925

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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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zucchini

noun
zuc·​chi·​ni zu̇-ˈkē-nē How to pronounce zucchini (audio)
plural zucchini or zucchinis
: a smooth cylinder-shaped usually dark green summer squash
also : a plant that bears zucchini

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