Butternut-squash definition

A variety of winter squash (Cucurbita moschata) having a long neck and round base, a smooth tan rind, and yellow or orange flesh.

A small, bell-shaped, smooth winter squash, with yellowish flesh.

Curcurbita moschata, a vase-shaped orange-fleshed hard winter squash.

(uncountable) Such a squash prepared to eat.