butternut squash
noun
: a smooth somewhat bottle-shaped buff-colored winter squash (Cucurbita moschata) with usually orange flesh
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Like butternut squash, pumpkin is lower in calories and carbs than other starchy vegetables.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
At the food pantry, an elderly woman, clutching a bag of cubed butternut squash, grabbed her arm, Vinz recalled.
—Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
For example, a slice of butternut squash and feta pie is enjoyed alongside the clean and crisp sauvignon blanc, while the heartier short rib- and fennel-topped pizza accompanies the rich and luscious proprietary red blend.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
While the category of soup is admittedly broad, spanning everything from pureed vegetable soups like butternut squash to chunky soups like ham and bean to thick and creamy soups like baked potato, stew and chowder are technically different dishes with unique attributes that set them apart.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
At the food pantry, an elderly woman, clutching a bag of cubed butternut squash, grabbed her arm, Vinz recalled.
—Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
For example, a slice of butternut squash and feta pie is enjoyed alongside the clean and crisp sauvignon blanc, while the heartier short rib- and fennel-topped pizza accompanies the rich and luscious proprietary red blend.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
While the category of soup is admittedly broad, spanning everything from pureed vegetable soups like butternut squash to chunky soups like ham and bean to thick and creamy soups like baked potato, stew and chowder are technically different dishes with unique attributes that set them apart.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Butternut squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butternut%20squash. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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