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crookneck

/ˈkrʊkˌnek/

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noun

/ˈkrʊkˌnek/C1formalculinary
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее разновидность жёлтой летней тыквы, характеризующуюся тонкой изогнутой шейкой и слегка бугристой или бородавчатой кожицей.

A noun referring to a type of yellow summer squash characterized by its thin, curved neck and somewhat bumpy or warty skin.

  1. Yellow squash with curved neckB1formalculinary

    A type of summer squash, typically yellow, with a thin, curved neck and somewhat warty or bumpy skin.

    ruЖелтый кабачок с изогнутой шейкой

    • She sliced the crookneck squash for the stir-fry.
    • Crookneck squash is often grilled or roasted.
    • The farmer's market had fresh crookneck squash this morning.
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