squash
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🇺🇸
/skwɑːʃ/
🇬🇧
/skwɒʃ/
flattened by pressure
Etymology
'squash' originates from the Native American Narragansett word 'askutasquash', meaning 'a green thing eaten raw'.
'askutasquash' was adopted into English as 'squash' in the 17th century.
Initially, it referred specifically to the vegetable, but over time it evolved to include the verb meaning of 'to crush or flatten'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of vegetable that belongs to the gourd family, often used in cooking.
She made a delicious soup using butternut squash.
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Noun 2
a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike a small rubber ball against the walls with rackets.
He plays squash every Saturday at the local sports center.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 09:50