noun
courgette
Courgette (noun) means a particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.
noun
1
A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.
2
The edible fruit of this marrow/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 particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.
What are the different meanings of courgette?
"courgette" has 2 main meanings: 1. A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash; 2. The edible fruit of this marrow/squash.