zucchini zucchini /zuːˈkiːni/

noun

1. [ N. American, Australian, New Zeland] Small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green  ( courgette [UK] , zucchini [ N. American, Australian, New Zeland] )
   small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green
    I sliced the courgette thinly and grilled it for a healthy side dish
   I sliced the courgette thinly and grilled it for a healthy side dish
   
   
2. [ N. American, Australian, New Zeland] Marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small  ( courgette [UK] , zucchini [ N. American, Australian, New Zeland] )
   marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small