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Definition of hubbard squash
hubbard squash
Plural:hubbard squashes
• noun
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North American A large winter squash variety (Cucurbita maxima) native to South America, characterized by a hard, thick, often knobby rind that is typically blue-gray or orange-red, and sweet, dense, orange flesh.
Example
"For the autumn harvest dinner, the chef prepared a roasted Hubbard squash puree seasoned with nutmeg and sage."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hubbard squash. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hubbard-squash