courgette
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noun
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Origin of courgette
1930–35; < French, originally diminutive of courge gourd < Vulgar Latin *cucurbica, for Latin cucurbita; cf. cucurbit, gourd, -ette
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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
He's frying sliced courgette over a log stove outside a block of flats.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2022
Add the ricotta, parmesan, herbs and the grated courgette, and stir.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 22, 2019
It's crammed full of salty, sticky, crunchy recipes: French toast casserole; burgers with courgette fries; pizza jalapeno poppers.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2016
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
Aubergines, red peppers, courgettes and lots of tomatoes have all thrived in the above-average temperatures and extra sunshine hours.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2025
It was an effort to get rid of her bountiful supply of courgettes before they succumbed to spoilage.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2025
The mild-tasting ones, such as tomatoes or courgettes, are in the low-calorie group, while the strong-tasting ones, like bell peppers or onions, were in the acquired taste group.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2022
Mark's advice: Plant spacing is partly trial and error and it's definitely worth giving fruiting plants like courgettes a bit more room.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2020
Put the courgettes on an oven tray lined with baking paper, put on the top shelf of the oven closest to the grill, and cook for 45 minutes, carefully turning them once halfway through.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 20, 2020
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