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zucchini

//zuˈkiːni//

Pluralzucchinis

Definition

A green summer squash, typically elongated, used as a vegetable.

To remember it

Picture the long, green vegetable in front of a bright yellow background. Think of its smooth texture and how it looks like a mini cucumber, helping you remember 'zucchini'.

Examples

A1
I eat zucchini every day.
A2
She bought a zucchini at the market.
B1
If you grow zucchini in your garden, you'll have plenty to share.
B2
The chef sliced the zucchini thinly and grilled it with herbs.
C1
Having harvested a bumper crop of zucchini, she spent the afternoon experimenting with innovative recipes.
C2
Were it not for the zucchini's versatility, many a summer dish would be far less interesting.