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What came first zucchini or courgette?

Zucchini were developed in Italy in the 19th century near Milan. … Its other name — “courgette” comes from the French word for this vegetable. Zucchini appeared in the North America in the early 20th century, more precisely in the 1920s, probably brought back by Italian immigrants.

Why do Americans say zucchini instead of courgette?

The U.S. term, zucchini, comes from the Italian zucchina, which has zucca as its root, meaning, "gourd, marrow, pumpkin or squash." Conversely, courgette is another French word that the U.K. borrowed. However, if a courgette grows to full maturity, then the vegetable becomes known as a marrow.

Is zucchini the same as a courgette?

listen); plural: zucchini or zucchinis), courgette (/kʊərˈʒɛt/; plural: courgettes) or baby marrow (Cucurbita pepo) is a summer squash, a vining herbaceous plant whose fruit are harvested when their immature seeds and epicarp (rind) are still soft and edible….Zucchini.

Zucchini (courgette)
Origin19th-century northern Italy

When did zucchini originate?

It appears that the zucchini, as we know it, was developed in Italy around the later half of the 1800s and thought to be reintroduced to the United States by Italian immigrants in the 1920s.

Where does zucchini originally come from?

Zucchini are part of the gourd family. They are native to Central America and Mexico. Zucchini are grown throughout the United States during the warm, frost free season. Most zucchini grow about the size of a small bush, so plant zucchini anytime after the danger of frost has passed.

What do British call biscuits and gravy?

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What is squash called in England?

Squash (sometimes known as cordial in English, dilute in Hiberno English, and diluting juice in Scottish English) is a non-alcoholic beverage concentrated syrup used in beverage making. It is usually fruit-flavoured, made from fruit juice, water, and sugar or a sugar substitute.

Why is zucchini not good for you?

Raw zucchini is generally safe to eat, but in some cases, it may be extremely bitter. This indicates that it's high in cucurbitacins, which are compounds that can be toxic. However, cucurbitacin poisoning is very unlikely from commercial varieties.