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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Produce is always sourced locally where possible so expect ingredients such as fennel, shallots, zucchini flowers, goat cheese, beetroots, and walnuts amongst starters, and cod, halibut, lamb, beef and, of course, trout, amongst main courses.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Part of the Cucurbita family, cucumbers, yellow squash, and zucchini can all fall prey to squash bugs alongside other common garden pests like aphids and cucumber beetles.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Chef Mingoo Kang’s favorite vegetable is the thin-skinned variety of Kermit-green summer squash known as aehobak, or Korean zucchini, which is slightly sweeter and more aromatic than American zucchini.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Produce is always sourced locally where possible so expect ingredients such as fennel, shallots, zucchini flowers, goat cheese, beetroots, and walnuts amongst starters, and cod, halibut, lamb, beef and, of course, trout, amongst main courses.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Part of the Cucurbita family, cucumbers, yellow squash, and zucchini can all fall prey to squash bugs alongside other common garden pests like aphids and cucumber beetles.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Chef Mingoo Kang’s favorite vegetable is the thin-skinned variety of Kermit-green summer squash known as aehobak, or Korean zucchini, which is slightly sweeter and more aromatic than American zucchini.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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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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