CUSHAW Definition & Meaning

cushaw

[ kuh-shaw, koo-shaw ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

any of several squashes having long, curved necks, especially varieties of Cucurbita mixta.

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Origin of cushaw¹

An Americanism dating back to 1580–90; origin obscure; alleged American Indian etymologies unsubstantiated

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They have to take extra care when lifting their nearly 50-pound cushaw squash.

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In addition to the massive cushaw squash, the Bells grow butternut squash, tomatoes, green beans and watermelons.

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Bell said the butternut squash are generally considered more edible, even though some people like to eat the large cushaw squash.

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