pattypan squash

[ pat-i-pan ]

noun

1. a flat, whitish variety of squash, Cucurbita pepo melopepo, having a scalloped edge.

pattypan squash

/ ˈpætɪˌpæn /

noun

1. a small round flattish squash with a scalloped rim and thin, pale green skin

Word History and Origins

Origin of pattypan squash¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Word History and Origins

Origin of pattypan squash¹

C17: patty + pan ¹

Example Sentences

Next year, she’s planning to plant summer and pattypan squash on the other side of the parking lot, facing the Mascoma River.

From Washington Times

With a handful of green beans, a few tomatoes, some just-picked zucchini or pattypan squash, you’ll be well on your way to a quick pot of soup.

From New York Times

Collard greens — similar to the greens that grow year-round in Africa — and a spicy stew of pattypan squash flavored with onions, fatback and hot African peppers rounded out the meal.

From Washington Post

A comparable selection of vegetables — string beans, quartered pattypan squash and corn kernels, lightly buttered and rendered al dente — graced a meatloaf entree.

From New York Times

The cooked cauliflower rests on a barley, quinoa and farro pilaf and is topped with vegetables like pattypan squash and roasted carrots.

From New York Times