straightneck

American

[streyt-nek] / ˈstreɪtˌnɛk /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of straightneck

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

One or two pepper plants can occupy a corner, while several eggplants might linger in the middle, and a small squash selection such as 'Prolific Straightneck' will eagerly consume one side.

From Southern Living

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