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courgette

/ˈkʊərˌʒɛt/
/kɔˈʒɛt/
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Definitions of courgette
  1. noun
    marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small
    synonyms: zucchini
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    type of:
    marrow, marrow squash, vegetable marrow
    any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh
  2. noun
    small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green
    synonyms: zucchini
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    type of:
    summer squash
    any of various fruits of the gourd family that mature during the summer; eaten while immature and before seeds and rind harden
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkʊərˌʒɛt/
UK
/kɔˈʒɛt/
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