zucchini

noun zuc·chi·ni \ zu̇-ˈkē-nē \

Updated on: 12 Apr 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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Felicha Young joined her behind the demonstration kitchen’s cooktop, making quick work of a zucchini following Burg’s instructions to slice it first into slabs, followed by stick shapes and finally crisp, cross-cut cubes.

— Washington Post, "Cooking classes aim to restore health after addiction," 1 Apr. 2018
Place 3 stalks of broccolini and 4 or 5 zucchini matchsticks and place perpendicularly, mounded up and all facing the same direction in the center.

— San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Tomato-braised Broccolini-stuffed Beef Rolls," 27 Mar. 2018
Jam-packed with turkey bacon, zucchini, bell peppers, kale and two types of cheese, it can be fully assembled the night before your guests arrive.

— jennifer mcclellan, azcentral, "Easter brunch: Egg recipes from Scramble restaurant are easy, filling and feed a crowd," 27 Mar. 2018
There are 4 varieties: butternut squash, zucchini, beets & carrot… all AMAZING!

— jessica mattern, Woman's Day, "Green Giant's Frozen Spiralized Veggies Are Officially Hitting Grocery Stores This Month," 10 Jan. 2018
Dump in all the summer squash and zucchini, cover the pot, and allow to steam for 5 minutes.

— debbi snook, cleveland.com, "Clickable list of 2018 CSA farm programs in Northeast Ohio," 14 Oct. 2017
Another great way to use zucchini: Reprinted from Barefoot Contessa at Home.

— alyse whitney, Bon Appetit, "You Can Carve Ina Garten's Zucchini Pancakes Recipe Onto My Tombstone," 19 Mar. 2018
His idea of a social-media campaign was to post a video on Facebook of himself at a Christmas party at a bar in Moon Township, rambling about the wings, pizza and zucchini on offer.

— The Economist, "Wham, bam, thank you Lamb," 15 Mar. 2018
Spread: The all-vegan menu included passed appetizers of quinoa patties with zucchini and sesame paste, garbanzo bean tostadas, avocado toast, wild mushroom polenta cakes and beet napoleon with cashew cheese.

— ramona saviss, The Hollywood Reporter, "2018 Oscars Party Diary: Inside the A-List Parties and Events (Updating)," 1 Mar. 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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