succotash

noun

suc·​co·​tash ˈsə-kə-ˌtash How to pronounce succotash (audio)
: lima or shell beans and kernels of green corn cooked together

Examples of succotash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For vegetarians, try the Harvest bowl ($22), which comes served in a bowl with mushroom tempura, green beans, farro and corn succotash, pickled red onions, and more, offering a savory vegetable bowl that tastes a lot like Thanksgiving. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024 The menu is Sonoran-inspired, featuring dishes like meat and potatoes with gnocchi from Sedona Pasta Company and a sweet roasted salmon succotash. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024 Attendees can enjoy performances of Native American dancing, drumming and bird singing, savor traditional food, like succotash and frybread, and explore Indigenous artisan craft vendor booths. Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2024 Likely, Native Americans introduced them to dishes like succotash, made with their staples of corn, beans, and squash, which then became significant ingredients in dishes developed in the South. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 29 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for succotash 

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Word History

Etymology

Narragansett msíckquatash boiled corn kernels

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of succotash was in 1751

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“Succotash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/succotash. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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succotash

noun
suc·​co·​tash ˈsək-ə-ˌtash How to pronounce succotash (audio)
: lima or shell beans and green corn cooked together

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