1. Plural of kabocha; a type of winter squash with dark green skin, orange flesh, and a slightly sweet flavor, native to Japan.
Usage: Also called Japanese pumpkin or kabocha squash.; Commonly used in Asian cuisine and increasingly popular in North American cooking.

Examples

• The farmer's market had several kabochas available in the fall.
• She roasted the kabochas with olive oil and served them as a side dish.
• Kabochas are sweeter and creamier than most other winter squash varieties.
• The recipe called for two kabochas, peeled and cubed.
• Many Asian grocery stores stock fresh kabochas year-round.
• The kabochas in the bin were firm and unblemished.