Definition of winter crookneck
: any of several winter squashes that have long recurved necks, usually smooth variously striped rinds, and are noted for their keeping qualities
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“Winter crookneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winter%20crookneck. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of winter crookneck was circa 1909
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