Definition of zucchini
zucchini
orzucchinis
: a smooth usually cylindrical dark green summer squash; also : a plant that bears zucchini
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As a result, St. Michael's is now partnered with St. Vincent de Paul food pantry in Noblesville and is committed to donating its harvest throughout the summer, which will include tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, zucchini, kale and more.
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This veggie-heavy burger beefs up its nutrition stats with vitamin-rich carrots, celery, zucchini, and onion.
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A longtime authority in the field shares her best recipes, organized alphabetically, from artichokes to zucchini.
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Rather than offering starchy pastas, couples are opting for dishes such as legume or zucchini pastas and cauliflower rice or steak.
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A side of al dente angel hair and zucchini finished the meal.
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Origin and Etymology of zucchini
Italian, plural of zucchino, diminutive of zucca gourd
ZUCCHINI Defined for Kids
zucchini
playDefinition of zucchini for Students
: a smooth cylinder-shaped green-skinned vegetable that is a type of squash
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