Winter squash
Winter Squash
Winter squash is a term that refers to several species of annual fruit that are harvested and eaten as a vegetable. The name 'winter squash' is somewhat misleading as these fruits are grown and harvested in the summer and fall, but their hard rind allows them to be stored and eaten throughout the winter.
Pronunciation
Winter Squash: /ˈwɪntər skwɒʃ/
Etymology
The term 'winter squash' is derived from the ability of this fruit to be stored throughout the winter, unlike 'summer squash' which has a much shorter shelf life. The word 'squash' comes from the Narragansett Native American word 'askutasquash', which means 'eaten raw or uncooked'.
Related Terms
- Squash (plant): The plant family to which winter squash belongs.
- Cucurbita: The genus of herbaceous vines in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, also known as cucurbits, native to the Andes and Mesoamerica.
- Pumpkin: A type of winter squash.
- Butternut squash: A type of winter squash that has a sweet, nutty taste similar to that of a pumpkin.
- Acorn squash: A type of winter squash that is small in size and has an acorn-like shape.
- Spaghetti squash: A type of winter squash that, when cooked, separates into strands that resemble spaghetti.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Winter squash
- Wikipedia's article - Winter squash
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