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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This always-popular recipe yields a moist, fluffy loaf that's loaded with zucchini flavor and crunch from buttery walnuts.
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
Here are a few ways to incorporate it into your favorite zucchini bread recipes.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
To make this, sauté tofu with vegetables like kale, mushrooms, or zucchini.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 June 2026
From its oversized foliage to its dark green fruits and vivid blooms, every growing phase of zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) has its own splashy style, says Elin Harryson of plant care app Planta.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
Here are a few ways to incorporate it into your favorite zucchini bread recipes.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
To make this, sauté tofu with vegetables like kale, mushrooms, or zucchini.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 June 2026
From its oversized foliage to its dark green fruits and vivid blooms, every growing phase of zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) has its own splashy style, says Elin Harryson of plant care app Planta.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 12 June 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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