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straightneck

American  
[streyt-nek] / ˈstreɪtˌnɛk /

noun

  1. a variety of summer squash related to the crookneck but not having a recurved neck.

Etymology

Origin of straightneck

straight + neck

Example Sentences

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They have a bulbous base that tapers at the other end and fall into either the crookneck or straightneck category, which simply indicates whether the plant curves.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2021

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