kobocha, kobocha squash, kobocha pumpkin

ko·​bo·​cha

variants of kabocha, kabocha squash, kabocha pumpkin

: a winter squash (Curcubita maxima) of Japanese origin that is round with somewhat flattened top and bottom, typically dark green skin usually streaked or mottled with pale green, and yellowish-orange sweet flesh

Scoop the squash from its rind. There's no need to be too careful; kabocha squash skin is thin and easily eaten.

—The Chicago Daily Herald

Kabochas make a lovely table decoration until they're cooked.

—The Grand Rapids Herald Review

If you don't have access to kabocha pumpkin, which can be found at the State Farmers Market, it can be substituted for butternut squash or canned pumpkin puree …

—Brigid Washington

called also Japanese pumpkin