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zucchini

noun zuc·chi·ni \zu̇-ˈkē-nē\
plural zuc·chi·ni or zuc·chi·nis

Definition of ZUCCHINI

:  a smooth cylindrical usually dark green summer squash; also :  a plant that bears zucchini
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Origin of ZUCCHINI

Italian, plural of zucchino, diminutive of zucca gourd
First Known Use: 1925

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

Rhymes with ZUCCHINI

Alcmene, Bernini, bikini, Bikini, Cabrini, Cellini, cremini, crostini, Houdini, linguine, Marini, martini, Mazzini, Mbini, Messene, Puccini, rapini, Rossini, Selene, tahini, tankini, wahine
ZUCCHINI Defined for Kids

zucchini

noun zuc·chi·ni \zu̇-ˈkē-nē\

Definition of ZUCCHINI for Kids

:  a smooth cylinder-shaped green-skinned vegetable that is a type of squash

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