zucchini

noun zuc·chi·ni \ zu̇-ˈkē-nē \

|Updated on: 15 Aug 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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Vegetables that work particularly well include zucchini and carrots.

— terri milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Keep your cool: No-heat cooking keeps you comfortable and the food fresh," 5 July 2018
Delicata does not keep as long as squashes such as butternut, Sweet Meat and climbing zucchini.

— margaret lauterbach, idahostatesman, "Consider all insect control measures carefully as earwigs, squash bugs move in," 22 June 2018
Vegetables in the garden include tomatoes, garden and zucchini.

— kaila contreras, Houston Chronicle, "Mercer Botanic Garden’s opens hands-on Children’s Garden," 9 June 2018
In his own garden, Vigueras uses every inch, planting papayas, manzano bananas, mint, malanga root, citron, green beans, corn, bell peppers, Japanese cucumbers, zucchini.

— joe mozingo, latimes.com, "One of L.A.'s oldest community gardens thrived for decades. Then the water wars began.," 4 June 2018
The Clinkenbeards annually planted a large community garden in their yard, and often would canvass their neighborhood to distribute tomatoes and zucchinis.

— clifford ward, chicagotribune.com, "Officials: Deaths of 3 in Winfield family investigated as homicide-suicide; each had ‘multiple sharp force injuries’," 23 May 2018
In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, zucchini, carrots, butter, maple syrup, and vanilla.

— carly graf, Outside Online, "The Best Homemade Snacks According to the Pros," 11 May 2018
Squash and zucchini: Both winter and summer squash varieties are in abundant supply and relatively inexpensive at about $3 per pound.

— chuck blount, San Antonio Express-News, "What’s available now in San Antonio-area farmers markets and what to expect soon," 9 May 2018
Products: Apples, half-runner beans, honey, homemade pies, kale chips, cookies, eggs, wine, gift soaps, jelly, jam, marmalade, red velvet fudge brownies, sweet potatoes, okra, zucchini.

— nancy daly, Cincinnati.com, "The calendar says spring. Can farmers markets be far behind?," 23 Apr. 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

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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