cushaw

• Nom désignant une variété de courge donnant des fruits de forme sphérique ou ovoïde, à la peau côtelée et verruqueuse, de couleur gris-vert et blanc, ou bien le fruit lui-même.

A noun referring to a type of squash plant that produces globose to ovoid fruit with a striped grey, green, and white warty rind, or the fruit itself.

1. A type of squash plantB2formalamerican

   A plant that produces a large, elongated or globose squash with a striped rind, typically grey, green, and white.

   Courge à pâtisson rayée (cushaw)

   • The cushaw vine grew rapidly in the summer heat.
   • Farmers in the region often cultivate cushaw for its hardy fruit.
   • The cushaw plant requires plenty of sunlight and water.

2. The fruit of the cushaw plantB2formalamerican

   A squash with a striped grey and green warty rind, often used in cooking.

   Courge cushaw

   • She made a delicious pie from the cushaw.
   • The cushaw's flesh is sweet and perfect for roasting.
   • He bought a large cushaw at the farmer's market.