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summer squash
noun
: any of various squashes that are cultivars of a variety (Cucurbita pepo var. melopepo) and are used as a vegetable while immature and before hardening of the seeds and rind
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Is Watermelon Good for Weight Loss? Zucchini Zucchini and other summer squash are a good source of potassium, an important mineral for managing blood pressure and lowering the risk of stroke and heart disease.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 27 May 2024
Wondering what to do with that bumper crop of summer squash?
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
Seeds to start now Summer veggies including tomatoes, basil, summer squash, jalapeños, eggplant and more.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 17 of 38 Old-School Squash Casserole
When fresh summer squash is abundant, this vintage casserole is one of our favorite ways to enjoy it.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined above
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“Summer squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summer%20squash. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
summer squash
noun
: any of various garden squashes closely related to the pumpkins and used as a vegetable while immature and before hardening of the seeds and rind
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