About The Word Crookneck
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Crookneck
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What's The Definition Of Crookneck?
[n] yellow squash with a thin curved neck and somewhat warty skin
Synonyms | Synonyms for Crookneck: crookneck squash | summer crookneck Related Terms | Find terms related to Crookneck: See Also | yellow squash Crookneck In Webster's Dictionary \Crook"neck`\, n.
Either of two varieties of squash, distinguished by their
tapering, recurved necks. The {summer crookneck} is
botanically a variety of the pumpkin ({Cucurbita pepo}) and
matures early in the season. It is pale yellow in color, with
warty excrescences. The {winter crookneck} belongs to a
distinct species ({C. moschata}) and is smooth and often
striped. [U. S.]
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