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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescourgette
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kur-zhet
"J'ai préparé une salade avec de la courgette."
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
The word 'zucchini' comes from the Italian word 'zucchina', which is a diminutive of 'zucca', meaning 'pumpkin' or 'squash'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting the growing popularity of this vegetable in American cuisine.
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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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