Zucchini Meaning in English
word
zuˈkini
zoo-KEE-nee
zʌkˈiːni
zuk-EE-nee
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
I bought some zucchini at the market.
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She sliced the zucchini for the salad.
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We cooked zucchini with tomatoes.
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Do you want grilled zucchini or eggplant with your dinner?
natural
Adding some chopped zucchini makes any pasta so much better.
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I've never really liked zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind.
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