Zucchini (noun)

A long, cylindrical, green-skinned variety of summer squash.

Origin:

The word "zucchini" originated in the early 20th century, it comes from the italian word "zucca" which means "gourd" or "squash" and "ini" meaning "little of" and refers to a variety of summer squash.

Examples:

1. Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes.
2. Zucchini can be grated and added to cakes and breads.
3. Zucchini is a good source of vitamin C and potassium.
4. Zucchinis are often used in Italian dishes such as ratatouille.
5. Zucchinis are easy to grow in a home garden.