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Definition of kabocha

kabocha

/kəˈboʊ.tʃə/
ka · bo · cha
Plural:kabochas
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kabocha Lexical Profile

kabocha Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An Asian variety of winter squash with a hard, dark green rind and sweet, dense, bright orange flesh, commonly referred to as Japanese pumpkin.

Example

"She prepared a rich autumnal soup by simmering roasted kabocha with coconut milk and ginger."

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• Rhymes for kabocha

• Nearby Words

kabbalah
kablooey
kablooie
kabocha
kaboom
kabosu
kabul

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 'kabocha', which historically derives from Portuguese 'Cambodja' (Cambodia). Portuguese sailors introduced the squash to Japan from Cambodia in the 16th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kabocha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kabocha
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