zucchini
word
Definition
A long, thin green vegetable with soft skin, also called a courgette in British English. It is often cooked or eaten raw in salads.
Usage & Nuances
'Zucchini' is used in American English; in British English, 'courgette' is preferred. It's used in both raw and cooked dishes. Common in vegetarian recipes. Don't confuse with cucumber, which is eaten raw and is crisper.
Spanish: calabacínPortuguese (BR): abobrinhaPortuguese (PT): curgeteChinese (Simplified): 西葫芦Chinese (Traditional): 櫛瓜Hindi: तोरीArabic: كوسةBengali: জুচিনিRussian: кабачокJapanese: ズッキーニVietnamese: bí ngò (zucchini) - bí xanhKorean: 주키니Turkish: kabak - sakız kabağıUrdu: زکینی - سبز کدو (زکینی)Indonesian: zucchini - labu zukini
Example Sentences
We cooked zucchini with tomatoes.
basic
I bought some zucchini at the market.
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She sliced the zucchini for the salad.
basic
Do you want grilled zucchini or eggplant with your dinner?
natural
Adding some chopped zucchini makes any pasta so much better.
natural
I've never really liked zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind.
natural