butternut squash
Americannoun
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a yellowish winter squash having sweet, orange-colored flesh.
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the plant bearing this fruit.
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The stolen items, which included steak and ale pies, turkey and cranberry pies and butternut squash pies, would have been enough to stock Tommy's Pie Shop for a week, according to the chef.
From BBC • Dec. 2, 2024
In fact, the taste was described as “almost sweet,” akin to a butternut squash mac and cheese and not the Kraft Original.
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2024
On Christmas Day, you can choose between a special four-course holiday menu with options including hazelnut stuffed pork loin, prime rib and butternut squash ravioli, or an a la carte holiday menu.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023
Vegetable latkes can be made from chopped or shredded beets, zucchini, carrots, butternut squash or cauliflower.
From Washington Times • Dec. 4, 2023
“You want to eat raw butternut squash for dinner.”
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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