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noun
Any of various squashes, mostly varieties of Curcubita pepo, that are harvested when immature, while the rind is still tender and edible.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
any of various fruits of the gourd family that mature during the summer; eaten while immature and before seeds and rind harden
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: squash
Narrower terms: yellow squash, zucchini, courgette, marrow, vegetable marrow, cocozelle, pattypan squash, spaghetti squash
noun
any of various usually bushy plants producing fruit that is eaten while immature and before the rind or seeds harden
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: summer squash vine, Cucurbita pepo melopepo
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: squash, squash vine
Narrower terms: yellow squash, marrow, marrow squash, vegetable marrow, cymling, pattypan squash, spaghetti squash
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