Phrase guide

pattypan squash

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A summer squash belonging to the species Cucurbita pepo, distinguished by its small size, shallow round shape, and scalloped edges, which give it a resemblance to a toy top or a flying saucer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

round greenish-white squash having one face flattened with a scalloped edge

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: summer squash

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noun

Meaning 3

squash plant having flattened round fruit with a scalloped edge; usually greenish white

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cymling

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: summer squash, summer squash vine, Cucurbita pepo melopepo

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Across languages

Translations

14 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: patizon — squash
  • Finnish: kiekkokurpitsa — squash
  • Finnish: patisson — squash
  • French: pâtisson — squash
  • French: cibleme — squash
  • German: Patisson — squash
  • Hebrew: פטיסון — squash
  • Hungarian: patisszon — squash
  • Hungarian: csillagtök — squash
  • Polish: patison — squash
  • Romanian: patison — squash
  • Russian: патиссо́н (patissón) — squash
  • Slovak: patizón — squash
  • Tagalog: tibyayong — squash