winter crookneck

noun

1. any of several winter varieties of squash, Cucurbita moschata, having elongated, curved necks.

Word History and Origins

Origin of winter crookneck¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Somewhat of the form and color of the Common Winter Crookneck.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

Seeds not distinguishable, in size, form, or color, from those of the Winter Crookneck.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

This is a sub-variety of the common Winter Crookneck.

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