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cocozelle

cocozelle

9.9
A summer squash like a zucchini with dark and light green stripes
  • noun
  • /ˌkoʊkəˈzɛl/
  • US
translation icon : cocozelle
  • I have some Cocozelle squash and some Black Beauty zucchini Muncher cucumbers.

Examples

  • The farmer harvested a variety of squashes, including the Cocozelle, known for its distinct dark and light green stripes.

  • I have some Cocozelle squash and some Black Beauty zucchini Muncher cucumbers.

  • When cooking, I prefer using Cocozelle instead of zucchini for its richer flavor and impressive look on the plate.

Synonyms

summer squash
vscocozelle
2 3.0

A soft vegetable like zucchini eaten while its skin is still tender

is a specific variety noted for dark green stripes rather than any immature type
Italian vegetable marrow
vscocozelle
  • UK
5.6

A dark green squash with light patches used in Mediterranean cooking

is mainly known for its striped appearance rather than regional culinary use
Cucurbita pepo melopepo
vscocozelle
  • Specialized
9.1

A bushy plant like zucchini or pattypan that produces edible squash picked when young

is a particular variety with dark green stripes rather than a plant group

Surface Forms

cocozelle singular
cocozelles plural

Etymology

Cocozelle comes from an Italian name for a kind of summer squash, written as cocozella or cocuzza, and the ending suggests 'small'. So, think of a cocozelle as an Italian-style small squash, like a zucchini, which explains its current meaning.