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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Gardening may be a solo endeavor but it is backed by a community of hard-working people who are usually eager to share advice and, come July, a zucchini or three.
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Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Planting garlic around zucchini plants is a smart way to utilize garden space.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Stir in the zucchini and cook until vibrant green, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
So are vegetables like cauliflower, green beans, potatoes with skin, zucchini, celery and dark leafy greens like kale.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 May 2026
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Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Planting garlic around zucchini plants is a smart way to utilize garden space.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Stir in the zucchini and cook until vibrant green, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
So are vegetables like cauliflower, green beans, potatoes with skin, zucchini, celery and dark leafy greens like kale.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 May 2026
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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 16 May. 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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