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Meaning of "zucchini" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ZUCCHINI

Italian, pl of zucchino, literally: a little gourd, from zucca gourd.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF ZUCCHINI

tsuːˈkiːnɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ZUCCHINI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Zucchini is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ZUCCHINI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Zucchini

The zucchini or courgette is a summer squash which can reach nearly a meter in length, but which is usually harvested at half that size or less. Along with certain other squashes and pumpkins, it belongs to the species Cucurbita pepo. Zucchini can be dark or light green. A related hybrid, the golden zucchini, is a deep yellow or orange color. In a culinary context, the zucchini is treated as a vegetable, which means it is usually cooked and presented as a savory dish or accompaniment. Botanically, however, the zucchini is a fruit, being the swollen ovary of the zucchini flower. The zucchini or courgette originates from Italy.

Definition of zucchini in the English dictionary

The definition of zucchini in the dictionary is a small variety of vegetable marrow, cooked and eaten as a vegetable Also called : courgette.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ZUCCHINI

beanie · bikini · burkini · Cassini · genie · Houdini · Irene · kundalini · mankini · Martini · monokini · Mussolini · panini · Puccini · Rossini · Selene · sweeney · tankini · teeny · zecchini

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ZUCCHINI

zucchetto · Zuckerman · zufolo · Zug · Zugspitze · zugzwang · Zuider Zee · Zuidholland · Zukerman · Zulu · Zululand · Zuma · Zumba · zumbooruk · Zungaria · zupa · zupan · Zuyder Zee · zuz

WORDS THAT END LIKE ZUCCHINI

Agostini · Bahraini · bambini · Bellini · Bini · Boccherini · Delphini · echini · Fellini · Gemini · malihini · Mazzini · mini · Orsini · Paganini · ragini · Rimini · tahini · termini · Trini

Synonyms and antonyms of zucchini in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «zucchini» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF ZUCCHINI

Find out the translation of zucchini to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of zucchini from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «zucchini» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

绿皮西葫芦
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

calabacín
570 millions of speakers
en

English

zucchini
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

तुरई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كُوْسَا
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

кабачок-цуккини
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

abobrinha
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

ধুন্দুল
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

courgette
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Zucchini
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Zucchini
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

ズッキーニ
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

서양 호박
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Zucchini
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quả bí xanh
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

சீமை சுரைக்காய்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

Zucchini
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

kabak
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

zucchino
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

cukinia
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

цукіні
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

dovlecel
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κολοκυθάκι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

zucchini
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

zucchini
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

squash
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of zucchini

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ZUCCHINI»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about zucchini

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ZUCCHINI»

Discover the use of zucchini in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to zucchini and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Zucchini: You Can Never Have Enough
Master Chef John Butler presents 100 fresh ways to use zucchini, from appetizers to main dishes, breads and biscuits, sweet treats and more.
John Butler, 2001
2
Hidden Markov Models for Time Series: An Introduction Using R
Effectively interpret data using HMMs This book illustrates the wonderful flexibility of HMMs as general-purpose models for time series data. It provides a broad understanding of the models and their uses.
Walter Zucchini, Iain L. MacDonald, 2009
3
101 Things to Do with Zucchini
Features recipes for familiar comfort foods such as breads and soups, along with creative, clever little gems for appetizers and desserts using zucchini. 101 Things To Do with Zucchini Grilled, pickled, stuffed, sauced, and hidden in cake ...
Cyndi Duncan, Georgie Patrick, 2007
4
The Zucchini Warriors
Macdonald Hall is the series that started it all, and thirty-five years later it remains a must-read for old fans and new, the young -- and the young at heart.
Gordon Korman, 2013
5
The Zucchini Houdini
"Salads, soups, breads, desserts, and more!"--Cover.
Brenda Stanley
6
Zucchini
Zucchini knows there's more to life than his cage at the zoo... Zucchini feels trapped. With a tip from a fellow rodent, the brave young black-footed ferret escapes from the zoo in a subway and a crosstown bus.
Barbara Dana, 2009
7
Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini: The Essential ...
Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini: The Essential Reference is at once an encyclopedia, a produce market manual, and a treasure trove of recipes.
Elizabeth Schneider, 2001
8
Chocolate and Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen
In a cookbook based on her popular blog, ChocolateandZucchini.com, a young Parisian shares her cooking philosophy with a collection of more than seventy-five recipes that emphasize natural, healthy ingredients, along with favorite cravings ...
Clotilde Dusoulier, 2007
9
From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-fresh ...
With this book, prepare to awaken and reaffirm your dedication to enjoying the unique flavors of local foods while nourishing the life of sustainable family farms.
Madison Area Community Supported Agricul, 2004
10
The Classic Zucchini Cookbook: 225 Recipes for All Kinds of ...
The Classic Zucchini Cookbook offers 225 easy recipes for all kinds of summer and winter squash. Here are finger foods: Spicy Pepitas and Curried Toasted Pumpkin Seeds.
Andrea Chesman, Marynor Jordan, Nancy C. Ralston, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ZUCCHINI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term zucchini is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Family Meals Matter: Yes, even zucchini has a national holiday
August 8 is "Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day!" So whether you're trying to offload some of your own bountiful produce or if you get ... «Centre Daily Times, Aug 15»
2
Try this: Chickpea, zucchini and chicken quesadillas
Use the coarse side of a box grater to shred the zucchini. In a colander, toss the shredded zucchini with a generous sprinkle of salt, then set over the sink to drain ... «Toronto Sun, Aug 15»
3
LET'S EAT: Fried Zucchini Pasta
This is about the time of year when everyone and his brother, mother and second cousin are trying to give away homegrown zucchini squash. Yet one can eat ... «Duluth News Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Cooking on Deadline: A summer ready penne with tomatoes …
This June 15, 2015 photo shows penne pasta with tomatoes, zucchini and creme fraiche in Concord, N.H., a weeknight-friendly meal that is big on flavor, but not ... «MassLive.com, Jul 15»
5
Recipe: Penne with tomatoes, zucchini and creme fraiche
This June 15, 2015 photo shows penne pasta with tomatoes, zucchini and creme fraiche in Concord, N.H., a weeknight-friendly meal that is big on flavor, but not ... «Globalnews.ca, Jul 15»
6
Recipe for garlic shrimp with zucchini 'spaghetti'
Use a julienne peeler to make spaghetti-like strands from the zucchini, ... Add the zucchini and cook, turning often with tongs, for 5 minutes, or until barely tender. «Boston Globe, Jun 15»
7
Friday Food Post: Face Your Zucchini Fears
It's a time of year that is greeted with equal parts anticipation and dread in our great land: zucchini season. Suddenly, there's so much of it. It crowds the tables at ... «Bloomberg View, Jun 15»
8
Cartersville Farmer's Market To Host Zucchini Festival
Children's activities will kick off around 10 a.m., and will include coloring and a zucchini painting station. There will also be a zucchini contest for the vendors. «Patch.com, Jun 15»
9
Recipe for chocolate zucchini muffins
Only a discerning eye will know there's zucchini inside these muffins, but the shreds keep the batter tender and moist. These little dairy-free cakes have a subtle, ... «Boston Globe, Jun 15»
10
Saratoga man charged for theft from The Zucchini Brothers' van and …
Farr is accused of taking a large amount of musical equipment and personal property from The Zucchini Brothers' van on March 6. The vehicle was parked at the ... «NEWS10 ABC, May 15»
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