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Definition of straightneck squash
straightneck squash
Plural:straightneck squashes
• noun
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North American A cultivar of yellow summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) characterized by a cylindrical, uncurved neck, a slightly tapering shape, and edible skin, typically harvested and consumed while immature.
Example
"The recipe calls for thinly slicing the straightneck squash and sautéing it with garlic and fresh herbs."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often confused with the closely related crookneck squash; however, the straightneck variety was specifically bred to lack the curved, swan-like neck, making it easier to slice uniformly for cooking.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Straightneck squash. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/straightneck%20squash