What does "summer squash" mean?

Any of various squashes, mostly varieties of Curcubita pepo, that are harvested when immature, while the rind is still tender and edible.

Summer squash

Common synonyms include: courgette, cucurbita pepo melopepo, marrows, summer squash vine, zucchini.

noun

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Noun

1
Any of various squashes, mostly varieties of Curcubita pepo, that are harvested when immature, while the rind is still tender and edible.
2
any of various fruits of the gourd family that mature during the summer; eaten while immature and before seeds and rind harden wordnet
3
any of various usually bushy plants producing fruit that is eaten while immature and before the rind or seeds harden wordnet