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Definition of succotash

succotash

/ˈsʌk.ə.tæʃ/
suc · co · tash
Plural:succotashes
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• noun

1

North American A culinary dish consisting primarily of sweet corn and lima beans or other shell beans, often cooked together with butter, tomatoes, or pork.

Example

"For Thanksgiving dinner, my grandmother always prepares a large bowl of traditional succotash to serve alongside the roasted turkey."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the mid-18th century from the Narragansett word 'msíckquatash', meaning 'boiled whole ears of corn'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Succotash. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/succotash
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