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Definition of courgette

courgette

/kʊərˈʒɛt/
cour · gette
Plural:courgettes
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courgette Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A long, green summer squash widely used as a culinary vegetable, harvested before its rind hardens.

Example

"She sliced the courgette and tossed it into the frying pan with some olive oil and garlic."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

This term is the standard word in British, Irish, and New Zealand English, whereas the Italian-derived 'zucchini' is predominantly used in American, Canadian, and Australian English.

• Rhymes for courgette

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'courgette', a diminutive form of 'courge' (gourd or marrow), ultimately from Latin 'cucurbita'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Courgette. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/courgette
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