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courgette

[kʊəˈʒɛt]

courgette Definition

a long, thin vegetable with a dark green skin. It is a type of squash and is usually cooked before eating.

Using courgette: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "courgette" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm going to make a courgette soup for dinner.

  • Example

    She fried some courgettes to go with the steak.

  • Example

    The recipe calls for two medium-sized courgettes.

courgette Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for courgette

Phrases with courgette

  • stuffed courgettes

    a dish made by stuffing courgettes with a mixture of rice, meat, or vegetables

    Example

    I'm going to try making stuffed courgettes for the first time tonight.

  • courgette fritters

    a dish made by mixing grated courgettes with flour, eggs, and spices, then frying them in oil

    Example

    These courgette fritters are delicious! You have to try them.

  • the edible flowers of the courgette plant, often used in Italian cuisine

    Example

    The restaurant served us a dish of fried courgette flowers stuffed with ricotta cheese.

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Summary: courgette in Brief

A 'courgette' [kʊəˈʒɛt] is a long, thin vegetable with a dark green skin that is a type of squash. It is usually cooked before eating and can be used in a variety of dishes, such as soups, stir-fries, and fritters. Other variations include stuffed courgettes and courgette flowers, which are often used in Italian cuisine.