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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Caedan remembers zucchini, watermelon and corn.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Waiting for them were mounds of zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant picked from the food bank’s farm.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
However, cucumbers and zucchinis aren’t good sources of either of these nutrients, so for the most benefits, pair them with protein—and fiber-rich foods.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Loaded with beta-carotene and other carotenoids that convert to vitamin A, far outpacing zucchini.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Waiting for them were mounds of zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant picked from the food bank’s farm.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
However, cucumbers and zucchinis aren’t good sources of either of these nutrients, so for the most benefits, pair them with protein—and fiber-rich foods.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Loaded with beta-carotene and other carotenoids that convert to vitamin A, far outpacing zucchini.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 6 Oct. 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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