Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vegetable-marrow
Noun
/ˈvedʒ.tə.bəl ˈmɛə.rəʊ/
Definition
A type of courgette or zucchini, particularly one that is large and pale in color, typically used as a vegetable.
Examples
- She cooked a delicious stew using vegetable-marrow and tomatoes.
- Vegetable-marrow can be grilled, roasted, or used in soups.
- The garden was overflowing with fresh vegetable-marrow ready for the harvest.
Meaning
Vegetable-marrow refers to a plant with soft, edible skin, used in cooking and considered a vegetable. It is commonly associated with various culinary applications.
Synonyms
- Courgette
- Zucchini
- Summer squash
