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zuc·chini (zo̵̅o̅ kē)

noun pl. -·ni or -·nis

a summer squash of a variety that is green-skinned and shaped somewhat like a cucumber

Etymology: It, pl. of zucchino, dim. of zucca, gourd: see zucchetto

zucchini Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • grow: It is " likely zucchini grown from saved seed will therefore be more vulnerable to toxin build-up " ( LSN 2003 ).
  • include: This includes zucchini, bell or Italian peppers, onions, spices that include basil, garlic, crushed red pepper, and pesto.

Adjective modifier

  • grilled: Served with a red wine & shallot sauce, grilled zucchini, beets, and basmati rice.

Modifies a noun

  • blossom: Profits in the at some points of zucchini blossoms google gulp the.
  • squash: ZYMV has severely limited the year-round production of zucchini squash in Hawaii, especially on the island of Maui.

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