butternut squash
noun
: a smooth somewhat bottle-shaped buff-colored winter squash (Cucurbita moschata) with usually orange flesh
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Although winter vegetables such as rutabaga and butternut squash are traditionally peeled, delicata squash's skin is surprisingly edible, not to mention delicious—so no need to peel.
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Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
Frustrated after one too many countertop blender mishaps spilling on her clothes or spraying the contents onto the ceiling, Nosrat decided to stick with the stick blender while developing a recipe for butternut squash and green curry soup.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
The minimal ingredient list really allows the butternut squash to shine.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
The menu also offers a rotating selection of fare, with seasonal offerings including edamame dumplings and roasted butternut squash soup.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 12 Dec. 2025
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Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
Frustrated after one too many countertop blender mishaps spilling on her clothes or spraying the contents onto the ceiling, Nosrat decided to stick with the stick blender while developing a recipe for butternut squash and green curry soup.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
The minimal ingredient list really allows the butternut squash to shine.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
The menu also offers a rotating selection of fare, with seasonal offerings including edamame dumplings and roasted butternut squash soup.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Butternut squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butternut%20squash. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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