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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Next to zucchini, plant dill to attract pollinators and parasitic wasps that will keep squash vine borers under control.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Whip up this easy and healthy zucchini dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
For even more performance benefits, Hill suggests adding hydrating ingredients like zucchini to the sauce.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
The pictures show two limp pieces of zucchini and what appear to be a charred, moldy pepper on a small baguette.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Whip up this easy and healthy zucchini dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
For even more performance benefits, Hill suggests adding hydrating ingredients like zucchini to the sauce.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
The pictures show two limp pieces of zucchini and what appear to be a charred, moldy pepper on a small baguette.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 23 Feb. 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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