marrow squash
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noun
any of several squashes having a smooth surface, an oblong shape, and a hard rind.
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Origin of marrow squash
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Words nearby marrow squash
marrons glacés, marrow, marrowbone, marrowbones, marrowfat, marrow squash, Marruecos, marry, Marryat, Marry in haste, repent at leisure, marry into
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British Dictionary definitions for marrow squash
marrow squash
noun
US and Canadian any of several oblong squashes that have a hard smooth rind, esp the vegetable marrow
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