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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Taverna Platanos Lachania Under the shade of giant green platanos trees, tuck into Greek tavern classics like pastitsio and zucchini fritters at Taverna Platanos Lachania, located on the island’s western tip.
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Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
To keep it keto-friendly, serve your dip with celery, zucchini, and carrots.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 25 Dec. 2025
Other indicators that zucchini is on its way out include mushy flesh and brown spots.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Add garlic, red bell pepper, celery, zucchini and Italian seasoning.
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Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
To keep it keto-friendly, serve your dip with celery, zucchini, and carrots.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 25 Dec. 2025
Other indicators that zucchini is on its way out include mushy flesh and brown spots.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Add garlic, red bell pepper, celery, zucchini and Italian seasoning.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 20 Dec. 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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