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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The pictures show two limp pieces of zucchini and what appear to be a charred, moldy pepper on a small baguette.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Spring and summer crops include tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, cucumbers, green beans and squash.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
This dairy-free creamy pasta sauce is made with cashews and a mix of vegetables, including tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, roasted peppers, and spinach.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
At the Fenix museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands, which focuses on migration, chef Maksut Askar elevates Turkish street food such as mantı (dumplings) and mücver (zucchini fritters) at O Anatolian Café.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Spring and summer crops include tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, cucumbers, green beans and squash.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
This dairy-free creamy pasta sauce is made with cashews and a mix of vegetables, including tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, roasted peppers, and spinach.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
At the Fenix museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands, which focuses on migration, chef Maksut Askar elevates Turkish street food such as mantı (dumplings) and mücver (zucchini fritters) at O Anatolian Café.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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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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