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winter crookneck
noun
- any of several winter varieties of squash, Cucurbita moschata, having elongated, curved necks.
Word History and Origins
Origin of winter crookneck1
Example Sentences
Somewhat of the form and color of the Common Winter Crookneck.
Size large,—the weight varying from six to twenty-five pounds; neck large and solid; seed-end of medium size, and usually smooth; skin thin, very pale-green or light cream-white, diversified with lengthwise stripes and plashes of bright green,—the colors becoming gradually softer and paler after gathering; flesh bright orange, and, like that of the common Winter Crookneck, not uniform in texture or in flavor.
Seeds not distinguishable, in size, form, or color, from those of the Winter Crookneck.
The plants of this variety are similar in habit to those of the Common Winter Crookneck; but the foliage is smaller, and the growth less luxuriant.
This is a sub-variety of the common Winter Crookneck.
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