Zucchini

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Zucchini

Zucchini (/zuːˈkiːni/), also known as courgette in British English, is a summer squash which can reach nearly a meter in length, but is usually harvested when still immature at about 15 to 25 cm.

Etymology

The term 'zucchini' comes from the Italian 'zucchino', meaning a small squash. The term 'courgette' is a French borrowing.

Description

A zucchini is a thin-skinned cultivar of what in Britain and Ireland is referred to as a marrow. Its skin can be dark or light green. A related hybrid, the golden zucchini, is a deep yellow or orange color.

Culinary uses

In a culinary context, the zucchini is treated as a vegetable; it is usually cooked and presented as a savory dish or accompaniment. Botanically, zucchinis are fruits, a type of botanical berry called a "pepo", being the swollen ovary of the zucchini flower.

Related terms

  • Squash (plant): The plant family to which zucchini belongs.
  • Cucurbita: The genus of the zucchini.
  • Pepo: The type of fruit that a zucchini is.
  • Zucchini flower: The flower of the zucchini plant, which is edible and often used in gourmet cooking.

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