Zucchini vs. Courgette

Zucchini vs. Courgette — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Zucchini and Courgette

Zucchininoun

A variety of summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) having an elongated shape and a smooth, thin, dark green rind.

Courgettenoun

A zucchini.

Zucchininoun

A courgette; a variety of squash, Cucurbita pepo, which bears edible fruit.

Courgettenoun

A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.

Zucchininoun

The edible fruit of this variety of squash.

Courgettenoun

The edible fruit of this marrow/squash.

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Zucchininoun

marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small

Courgettenoun

marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small

Zucchininoun

small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green

Courgettenoun

small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green