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noun zuc·chi·ni \ zu̇-ˈkē-nē \

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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Origin and Etymology of zucchini

Italian, plural of zucchino, diminutive of zucca gourd

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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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