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Definition of yellow squash

yellow squash

Plural:yellow squashes
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yellow squash Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A variety of summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) characterized by its tender, edible yellow skin and mildly sweet, creamy white flesh, typically harvested while immature.

Example

"She sliced the yellow squash into thin rounds and roasted them with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'yellow', from Old English 'geolu', and 'squash', shortened from the Narragansett word 'askutasquash', meaning 'eaten raw or uncooked'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yellow squash. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yellow squash
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