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acorn squash
noun
- an acorn-shaped variety of winter squash, growing to 18 inches (46 centimeters) long and 14 inches (36 centimeters) in diameter, having a dark-green to orange-yellow skin and yellow to orange flesh.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of acorn squash1
First recorded in 1935–40
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Example Sentences
Stuffed acorn squash with lentils, pecans and brown butter is a standout vegetarian holiday mainCoconut milk acts as both liquid and fat.
From Washington Post
These beauties are a hybrid between yellow crookneck, delicata and yellow acorn squash.
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