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courgette
Courgette (noun) means a type of small marrow plant related to squash.
noun
1
A type of small marrow plant related to squash.
2
The edible fruit of a type of marrow or squash.
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Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French courgette, diminutive of courge (“vegetable marrow, marrow squash”). Ultimately related to zucchini through Latin cucurbita.
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What is the meaning of courgette?
"courgette" (noun) means a type of small marrow plant related to squash.
What is another word for courgette?
Other words for "courgette" include zucchini.
What are the different meanings of courgette?
"courgette" has 2 main meanings: 1. A type of small marrow plant related to squash; 2. The edible fruit of a type of marrow or squash.
