courgette

noun — 2 senses

courgette

noun

US /kʊɚˈʒɛt/ · UK /kʊəˈʒɛt/

Etymology Unadapted borrowing from French courgette, diminutive of courge (“vegetable marrow, marrow squash”). Ultimately related to zucchini through Latin cucurbita.

Ireland, UK A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.

Cooking, Food, Lifestyle The edible fruit of this marrow/squash.

Synonyms: zucchini
Derived terms: courgetti
Related terms: cucumber, gherkin, marrow, pickle, squash, zucchini

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