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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieszucchina
Pronunciation / Transliteration: zoo-KEE-nah
"Ho cucinato una zucchina al forno."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A variety of summer squash that is typically green and elongated, commonly used in cooking.
"I sautéed zucchini with garlic and olive oil for dinner." - 2
A type of vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked, often used in salads or as a side dish.
"Zucchini can be spiralized to make a healthy alternative to pasta."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Italian word zucchina, which is the diminutive of zucca, meaning 'gourd' or 'pumpkin'. The term entered the English language in the early 20th century, particularly through Italian-American cuisine and immigration, establishing itself as the standard name for this specific summer squash in North America and Australia.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Zucchini" is said worldwide
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courgette
Transliteration: kur-zhet
"J'ai préparé une salade avec de la courgette."
Zucchini
Transliteration: tsuˈkiːni
"Ich habe Zucchini in meine Gemüsesuppe gegeben."
zucchina
Transliteration: zoo-KEE-nah
"Ho cucinato una zucchina al forno."
calabacín
Transliteration: ka-la-ba-SEEN
"El calabacín es muy versátil en la cocina."
abobrinha
Transliteration: a-bo-RIN-ya
"A abobrinha é deliciosa grelhada."
तुरई
Transliteration: turai
"मैंने तुरई की सब्जी बनाई।"
西葫芦
Transliteration: xī hú lu
"我做了西葫芦炒鸡蛋。"
호박
Transliteration: hobak
"호박을 볶아서 먹었어요."
ズッキーニ
Transliteration: zukkiini
"ズッキーニを焼いて食べました。"
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