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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The High-Yield, Low-Maintenance Picks Some of the easiest vegetables to grow include lettuce, spinach, radishes, green beans, and zucchini.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
High Reward, Low Maintenance Green beans and zucchini are also top choices for easy gardening.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Take the Poisson En Papillote, a bundle of white fish that cooks with sliced fennel, zucchini ribbons, lemon, and butter.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
High Reward, Low Maintenance Green beans and zucchini are also top choices for easy gardening.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Take the Poisson En Papillote, a bundle of white fish that cooks with sliced fennel, zucchini ribbons, lemon, and butter.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
How To Keep Zucchini Fresh Lanuzza offers three important tips for keeping zucchini fresh.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 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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