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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While it’s been around for centuries, zucchini has quietly become one of the most popular vegetables in American kitchens.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Other offerings include golden eye snapper with squash blossom, baby zucchini, and smoked pine tree broth, A5 Wagyu duck with ganjang aged for 15 years, and a citrus posset with tangerine and lemon.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Nonstarchy Vegetables Leafy greens, broccoli, peppers, cauliflower, asparagus, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and more are all low in carbohydrates and calories but high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Caedan remembers zucchini, watermelon and corn.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Other offerings include golden eye snapper with squash blossom, baby zucchini, and smoked pine tree broth, A5 Wagyu duck with ganjang aged for 15 years, and a citrus posset with tangerine and lemon.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Nonstarchy Vegetables Leafy greens, broccoli, peppers, cauliflower, asparagus, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and more are all low in carbohydrates and calories but high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Caedan remembers zucchini, watermelon and corn.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 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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