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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Used a combo of squash and zucchini.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Tomatoes, peas, beans, zucchini, and others cannot be isolated from the greater ecosystem.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
Vegetable Pasta While not technically pasta, vegetable noodles like zucchini noodles (zoodles), butternut squash noodles, or spaghetti squash can be used as a low-carb alternative to pasta in some dishes, providing a healthier option that won’t spike blood sugar.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Other crops—like cucumbers and zucchini or flowers like zinnias and sunflowers—germinate so quickly that starting by seed early has no real advantage.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Tomatoes, peas, beans, zucchini, and others cannot be isolated from the greater ecosystem.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
Vegetable Pasta While not technically pasta, vegetable noodles like zucchini noodles (zoodles), butternut squash noodles, or spaghetti squash can be used as a low-carb alternative to pasta in some dishes, providing a healthier option that won’t spike blood sugar.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Other crops—like cucumbers and zucchini or flowers like zinnias and sunflowers—germinate so quickly that starting by seed early has no real advantage.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 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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