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Definition of tromboncino
tromboncino
/ˌtrɑːmbənˈtʃiːnoʊ/
trom · bon · ci · no
Plural:tromboncinos
tromboncino Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A type of vining summer squash (Cucurbita moschata) native to Italy, characterized by a very long, curved, pale green neck and a bulbous end, often harvested young and eaten similarly to zucchini.
Example
"The gardener decided to grow tromboncino on a sturdy overhead trellis to prevent its remarkably long, curved fruits from curling on the ground."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Italian 'tromboncino', a diminutive of 'trombone' (large trumpet), so named because the vegetable's long, curved neck closely resembles the brass musical instrument.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tromboncino. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tromboncino