acorn squash acorn squash /ˈeɪˌkɔrn skwɒʃ/

noun

1. Small dark green or yellow ribbed squash with yellow to orange flesh  ( acorn squash )
   small dark green or yellow ribbed squash with yellow to orange flesh
    I roasted the acorn squash in the oven for a delicious side dish
   I roasted the acorn squash in the oven for a delicious side dish
   
   
2. Squash plant bearing small acorn-shaped fruits having yellow flesh and dark green or yellow rind with longitudinal ridges  ( acorn squash )
   squash plant bearing small acorn-shaped fruits having yellow flesh and dark green or yellow rind with longitudinal ridges