courgette

/kʊərˈʒɛt/

/kɔˈʒɛt/

Definitions of courgette

1. noun

   marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small
   synonyms: zucchini

   type of:

   marrow, marrow squash, vegetable marrow

   any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh
2. noun

   small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green
   synonyms: zucchini

   type of:

   summer squash

   any of various fruits of the gourd family that mature during the summer; eaten while immature and before seeds and rind harden