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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This old-school restaurant also serves classic Italian dishes like lasagna and stuffed zucchini flowers—just like mama makes.
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Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Typically Mediterranean produce like eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, peaches, cherries and figs will also cycle in and out of the kitchen.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Include fiber-rich vegetables like broccoli, peppers, onions, zucchini, or leafy greens.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
The pumpkin is part of the cucurbit family, which includes produce like cucumbers, melons, and zucchini, per the experts at the University of Minnesota.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
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Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Typically Mediterranean produce like eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, peaches, cherries and figs will also cycle in and out of the kitchen.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Include fiber-rich vegetables like broccoli, peppers, onions, zucchini, or leafy greens.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
The pumpkin is part of the cucurbit family, which includes produce like cucumbers, melons, and zucchini, per the experts at the University of Minnesota.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 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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