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Definition of acorn squash
acorn squash
Plural:acorn squashes
acorn squash Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
North American A variety of winter squash (Cucurbita pepo) characterized by its distinctive acorn-like shape, deep longitudinal ridges, typically dark green rind, and sweet, yellow-orange flesh.
Example
"For Thanksgiving dinner, we prepared roasted acorn squash glazed with butter, brown sugar, and a touch of cinnamon."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The term 'acorn' refers to its distinctive shape, resembling the nut of an oak tree. 'Squash' derives from the Narragansett Native American word 'askutasquash', meaning 'eaten raw or uncooked'. The acorn squash is a cultivar of winter squash indigenous to North and Central America.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acorn squash. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acorn squash