acorn squash

noun

: an acorn-shaped dark green winter squash (Cucurbita pepo var. turbinata) with a ridged surface and mildly sweet yellow to orange flesh

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Saute acorn squash in a little canola oil over high heat until cooked, approximately 1 minute. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026 Make this winter soup by roasting, simmering, and blending acorn squash into a bowl of soup that's uber creamy and satisfying. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026 Bolognese Bolognese is a classic sauce for pasta, but this version is also excellent with rice, potatoes or spooned over tender roasted spaghetti squash and acorn squash. — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025 To increase your intake of this essential nutrient, try incorporating magnesium-rich vegetables, like spinach, kale, acorn squash, edamame, artichokes, and parsnips, into your diet. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for acorn squash

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First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of acorn squash was in 1824

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acorn squash

noun
: an acorn-shaped winter squash with ridges on its dark green outer surface and somewhat sweet yellow to orange flesh
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