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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Order a refreshing bubbly with light bites like crispy zucchini chips and savor the views of Midtown, Wall Street, the Hudson Rivers, and the bridges stretching across the East River.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Plus, pairing zinnias with squash and zucchini can attract beneficial insects, like parasitic wasps, ladybugs, and lacewings, to gardens.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
My most recent combination was corn, zucchini, and pesto, but one of my go-tos is the Veggie Lasagna.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
In 2021, the former ‘Suits’ actress was praised for her 3-ingredient zucchini pasta, which people said was fantastic.
—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Plus, pairing zinnias with squash and zucchini can attract beneficial insects, like parasitic wasps, ladybugs, and lacewings, to gardens.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
My most recent combination was corn, zucchini, and pesto, but one of my go-tos is the Veggie Lasagna.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
In 2021, the former ‘Suits’ actress was praised for her 3-ingredient zucchini pasta, which people said was fantastic.
—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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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