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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Salting the squash helps draw out excess moisture, seasoning and tenderizing the zucchini in the process.
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Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Layers of zucchini transform this cold weather meal into a summer-ready dish.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
More than 10,000 have been purchased in the past month, with reviewers using them to support everything from zucchini, tomatoes, and basil to cucumbers and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
This old-school restaurant also serves classic Italian dishes like lasagna and stuffed zucchini flowers—just like mama makes.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
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Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Layers of zucchini transform this cold weather meal into a summer-ready dish.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
More than 10,000 have been purchased in the past month, with reviewers using them to support everything from zucchini, tomatoes, and basil to cucumbers and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
This old-school restaurant also serves classic Italian dishes like lasagna and stuffed zucchini flowers—just like mama makes.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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