zucchini
noun
zuc·chi·ni
zu̇-ˈkē-nē 
plural zucchini or zucchinis
: a smooth usually cylindrical dark green summer squash
also
: a plant that bears zucchini
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Add the zucchini, olives, tomatoes, basil, lentils and red onion and toss gently to combine.
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Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
Add zucchini, garlic, and thyme; cook, stirring often, until zucchini is bright green, about 2 minutes.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Test Kitchen Tip: Run a vegetable peeler down the length of the zucchini to create ribbons.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2025
Much of the food is grown or raised on-site at the 240-acre farm (including zucchini, green mango, and soursop, just to name a few).
—Samantha Brooks, Vogue, 3 June 2025
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Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
Add zucchini, garlic, and thyme; cook, stirring often, until zucchini is bright green, about 2 minutes.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Test Kitchen Tip: Run a vegetable peeler down the length of the zucchini to create ribbons.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2025
Much of the food is grown or raised on-site at the 240-acre farm (including zucchini, green mango, and soursop, just to name a few).
—Samantha Brooks, Vogue, 3 June 2025
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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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zucchini
noun
zuc·chi·ni
zu̇-ˈkē-nē
plural zucchini or zucchinis
: a smooth cylinder-shaped usually dark green summer squash
also
: a plant that bears zucchini
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