noun
- plural of courgette; small green summer squashes with tender skin and flesh
Usage: British English
Examples
- She bought fresh courgettes from the farmer’s market.
- The courgettes in her garden were ready to harvest.
- He sliced the courgettes thinly for the ratatouille.
- The recipe called for two medium courgettes.
- Courgettes can be grilled, roasted, or sautéed.
- She stuffed the courgettes with rice and herbs.