Crookneck Squash (Noun)
Meaning
Yellow squash with a thin curved neck and somewhat warty skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The farmer's market was filled with a variety of summer squash, including the popular crookneck squash.
- Summer soups are often made with a mixture of zucchini and yellow crookneck squash for added flavor.
- Grilled crookneck squash is a tasty side dish for a warm weather barbecue.
- In her garden, she grew yellow crookneck squash on a trellis to save space and promote upright growth.
- The recipe called for sautéed crookneck squash and onions as a side dish to serve with the roasted chicken.