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zucchini

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/zuˈkiːni/ · zu-chi-ni

A variety of summer squash that is often cooked as a vegetable.

Meanings

nounformal

A variety of summer squash that is often cooked as a vegetable.

ایک قسم کی گرمیوں کی کدو جو اکثر سبزی کے طور پر پکائی جاتی ہے۔

زُکینی

zucchini

Synonyms

courgettesummer squashvegetable marrowسبزی کدوکدوکدو سبز

Common Collocations

  • zucchini noodles
  • stuffed zucchini
  • grilled zucchini

Example Sentences

I made a pasta dish with sautéed zucchini.

میں نے زُکینی کے ساتھ ایک پاستا ڈش بنائی۔

main ne zucchini ke saath aik pasta dish banai.

Zucchini is low in calories but high in nutrients.

زُکینی کیلوریز میں کم مگر غذائیت میں زیادہ ہے۔

zucchini calories mein kam magar ghizaiyat mein zyada hai.

She adds zucchini to her salads for extra crunch.

وہ اپنی سلادوں میں اضافی کرنچ کے لیے زُکینی ڈالتی ہے۔

woh apni salads mein izafi crunch ke liye zucchini dalti hai.

Easily Confused With

cucumber:Zucchini is a type of squash while cucumber is a different type of vegetable known for its refreshing taste.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'zucchini' as a 'zesty green squash'.

Picture a vibrant green zucchini in a salad.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Italian "zucchina" — small squash

First known use: 20th century

The term 'zucchini' is borrowed from the Italian word 'zucchina', which itself comes from 'zucca', meaning squash. It began to be used in English in the 20th century.