zucchini

noun zuc·chi·ni \ zu̇-ˈkē-nē \

|Updated on: 4 Jul 2018

Definition of zucchini

plural zucchini or zucchinis

: a smooth usually cylindrical dark green summer squash; also : a plant that bears zucchini

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Recent Examples of zucchini from the Web

First halve zucchini and summer squash, salt them, and let the water drain.

— alyse whitney, Bon Appetit, "This Marinated Zucchini Recipe Is Changing the Way I Make All Vegetables," 12 June 2018
Bruschetta Grilled Chicken Zoodle Bowls Since zucchini are in season during the summer, there's no better time to turn them into zoodles.

— audrey bruno, SELF, "Recipes Everyone Is Making this Summer, According to Pinterest," 7 June 2018
Grill the zucchini and squash for just about a minute per side.

— the washington post, OregonLive.com, "Here's a grilled corn recipe that's healthy and hands-off," 22 May 2018
Another gadget called a spiralizer turns zucchini, peppers and squash into noodles.

— New York Times, "The Ascension of Cauliflower," 8 June 2018
Saute the chopped zucchini for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.

— debbi snook, cleveland.com, "Zucchini, Tomato and Feta Frittata from Vitamix (photo, recipe)," 9 May 2018
There also was enough to stock a nightmare kitchen: a full jug of milk, presumably WAY past its expiration date, a jar of honey, a coffee maker, an oregano jar, zucchini and raw chicken pieces.

— Washington Post, "Mower, tooth in a box, Vishnu doll in New Jersey beach trash," 12 Apr. 2018
Meanwhile, sprinkle zucchini slices with salt and pepper to taste.

— barbara chernetz, Redbook, "Turkey Tikka Burgers," 1 June 2012
Smith said, surrounded by piles of food crates filled with anything from zucchini to breakfast cereals.

— umberto bacchi, The Christian Science Monitor, "British chefs cook up food waste solutions," 22 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of zucchini

Italian, plural of zucchino, diminutive of zucca gourd

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First Known Use: 1925

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ZUCCHINI Defined for Kids

zucchini

noun zuc·chi·ni \ zu̇-ˈkē-nē \

Definition of zucchini for Students

: a smooth cylinder-shaped green-skinned vegetable that is a type of squash

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