pattypan squash

Definitions of pattypan squash

1. noun

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

   type of:

   Cucurbita pepo melopepo, summer squash, summer squash vine

   any of various usually bushy plants producing fruit that is eaten while immature and before the rind or seeds harden
2. noun

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