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Zucchini: meaning, definitions and examples

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zucchini

 

[ zuหหˆkiหni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vegetable

Zucchini is a type of summer squash that is typically long and green in color. It is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes, such as stir-fries, salads, and casseroles. Zucchini is known for its mild flavor and tender texture, making it a popular choice for cooking.

Synonyms

courgette.

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Word Description / Examples
zucchini

Mostly used in American English, 'zucchini' is a green summer squash that is commonly used in a variety of dishes such as pastas, salads, and grilled meals.

  • I made grilled zucchini slices for dinner last night.
  • Add some diced zucchini to your pasta for extra flavor.
courgette

Commonly used in British English, 'courgette' refers to the same green summer squash. This term is typically seen in recipes and contexts related to UK cuisine.

  • The recipe calls for two courgettes, finely chopped.
  • She prepared a delicious courgette and tomato salad.

Examples of usage

  • Would you like some grilled zucchini with your dinner?
  • I'm going to make a zucchini and tomato salad for lunch.
  • She sautรฉed the zucchini with garlic and herbs.

Translations

Translations of the word "zucchini" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abobrinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ‹เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zucchini

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ zucchini

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ัƒะบั–ะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cukinia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚บใƒƒใ‚ญใƒผใƒ‹ (zukkฤซni)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courgette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calabacรญn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kabak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผํ‚ค๋‹ˆ (jukini)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุณุฉ (kousa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cuketa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cuketa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฅฟ่‘ซ่Šฆ (xฤซhรบlu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ buฤka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรบrbรญtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ัƒะบะบะธะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฃแƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜ (cukini)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balqabaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calabacita

Etymology

The word 'zucchini' comes from the Italian word 'zucchina', which means 'small squash'. Zucchini originated in the Americas and was brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus. It became popular in Italian cuisine and later spread to other parts of the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,163, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.