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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My brother-in-law said that Abdullah, twenty-four, was gathering mint and zucchini in the back yard of their house when an Israeli quadcopter dropped a bomb and killed him.
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Mosab Abu Toha, New Yorker, 12 June 2025
Fresh zucchini meets Mediterranean flavors in this salad that takes advantage of your garden's bounty.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2025
The recipe is oh so simple: grated zucchini, butter, garlic, and lemon cooked down into a luscious, bright spread.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025
Rome is particularly well-known for its pizza; if an option topped with anchovies and zucchini blossoms (fiori di zucca) is available, order it.
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Mosab Abu Toha, New Yorker, 12 June 2025
Fresh zucchini meets Mediterranean flavors in this salad that takes advantage of your garden's bounty.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2025
The recipe is oh so simple: grated zucchini, butter, garlic, and lemon cooked down into a luscious, bright spread.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025
Rome is particularly well-known for its pizza; if an option topped with anchovies and zucchini blossoms (fiori di zucca) is available, order it.
—Daliah Singer, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
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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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