Winter squash

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of numerous cultivars of four species of summer-growing vegetable of the genus Cucurbita, harvested when mature, once the rind has thickened and hardened.; Cucurbita maxima
  2. 2
    any of various fruits of the gourd family with thick rinds and edible yellow to orange flesh that mature in the fall and can be stored for several months wordnet
  3. 3
    Any of numerous cultivars of four species of summer-growing vegetable of the genus Cucurbita, harvested when mature, once the rind has thickened and hardened.; Cucurbita argyrosperma
  4. 4
    any of various plants of the species Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata producing squashes that have hard rinds and mature in the fall wordnet
  5. 5
    Any of numerous cultivars of four species of summer-growing vegetable of the genus Cucurbita, harvested when mature, once the rind has thickened and hardened.; Cucurbita moschata
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  1. 6
    Any of numerous cultivars of four species of summer-growing vegetable of the genus Cucurbita, harvested when mature, once the rind has thickened and hardened.; Cucurbita pepo

Synonyms

All synonyms
butternutcushawpumpkinswinter squash plant

Etymology

So called because they are typically harvested in autumn/fall to be stored during winter.

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