courgette
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of courgette
1930–35; < French, originally diminutive of courge gourd < Vulgar Latin *cucurbica, for Latin cucurbita; cf. cucurbit, gourd, -ette
Vocabulary lists containing courgette
Example Sentences
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Every potato pulled from the ground, every courgette packed into a crate, every small effort, is a quiet victory.
From Salon • Jan. 28, 2025
The roast dinner, with a courgette croquette as the vegetarian option, is popular with the children.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2022
To serve, spread the courgette over a serving plate and sprinkle the pine nuts on top.
From The Guardian • Jun. 20, 2020
The courgette meatballs were stupidly good, a beautiful, luxurious texture that wasn’t at all like meat, a sauce that you could live off on its own.
From The Guardian • Jul. 19, 2018
Mom insists that we all have a piece of her freshly baked courgette bread, which makes me want to scream, They’re called zucchinis, okay?
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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