pattypan
noun
pat·ty·pan
ˈpa-tē-ˌpan 
: a roundish summer squash having a scalloped edge
called also cymling
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The garden's goal is not only to provide fresh vegetables but introduce residents to new foods, like Kiwi, eggplants or pattypan squash and the different ways to use them.
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La Risa R. Lynch, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2021
Short and stout pattypan are as cute as buttons; slender, two-toned zephyrs look like their bottoms have been dipped in green dye; pale green chayote could be mistaken for pears at first glance.
—Washington Post, 2 July 2021
Their undulating, organic forms—each basket is unique—remind us of mollusk shells, or maybe pattypan squash run amok.
—Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 17 Nov. 2020
These types of squash, such as zucchini, pattypan, and crookneck squash—have thin edible skin and flesh that contains lots of moisture.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2020
Squash: The summer squashes like pattypan, zucchini and crooknecks are everywhere, and in a few more weeks, expect some overlap with the winter varieties.
—Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 9 Oct. 2019
All in addition to plenty of high-summer bounty such as squashes (including eight-ball and pattypan), potatoes, okra and melons.
—Kim Pierce, Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2019
When squash season hits, we’re inundated with all kinds — pattypan and Lebanese cousa, golden squash, zucchini.
—Alexandra Hall, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2019
Alternate layers of sliced onion, zucchini and pattypan squash.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2019
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La Risa R. Lynch, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2021
Short and stout pattypan are as cute as buttons; slender, two-toned zephyrs look like their bottoms have been dipped in green dye; pale green chayote could be mistaken for pears at first glance.
—Washington Post, 2 July 2021
Their undulating, organic forms—each basket is unique—remind us of mollusk shells, or maybe pattypan squash run amok.
—Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 17 Nov. 2020
These types of squash, such as zucchini, pattypan, and crookneck squash—have thin edible skin and flesh that contains lots of moisture.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2020
Squash: The summer squashes like pattypan, zucchini and crooknecks are everywhere, and in a few more weeks, expect some overlap with the winter varieties.
—Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 9 Oct. 2019
All in addition to plenty of high-summer bounty such as squashes (including eight-ball and pattypan), potatoes, okra and melons.
—Kim Pierce, Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2019
When squash season hits, we’re inundated with all kinds — pattypan and Lebanese cousa, golden squash, zucchini.
—Alexandra Hall, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2019
Alternate layers of sliced onion, zucchini and pattypan squash.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2019
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“Pattypan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pattypan. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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