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Food Ingredients - Nightshades and Marrow Vegetables

Here you will learn the names of nightshades and marrow vegetables in English such as "pumpkin", "okra", and "zucchini".

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cucumber
cucumber
[noun]

a long fruit that has thin green skin and is used a lot in salads

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eggplant
eggplant
[noun]

a vegetable with dark purple skin, which is eaten cooked

Ex: He grilled whole eggplants on the barbecue until they were tender and smoky .
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pumpkin
pumpkin
[noun]

a large thick-skinned and round fruit with orange-yellow flesh and edible seeds

Ex: They harvested pumpkins from the garden to make homemade pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving .
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gourd
gourd
[noun]

a fruit from the family Cucurbitaceae, characterized by a hard outer shell and a hollow interior

Ex: We hollowed out a large gourd and turned it into a birdhouse .
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squash
squash
[noun]

a group of edible plants that are typically harvested and cooked while still immature

Ex: Squash adds a wonderful texture and sweetness to curries.
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tomatillo
tomatillo
[noun]

a small green fruit with a tart flavor commonly used in Mexican cuisine

Ex: My Mexican neighbor picked some tomatillos from his garden to make a tangy salsa verde for his tacos .
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marrow
marrow
[noun]

a large long vegetable of the squash family with green skin and white flesh, grown on the ground

Ex: She stuffed the hollowed-out marrow with a flavorful rice and vegetable filling for a healthy crispy snack .
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zucchini
zucchini
[noun]

a long and thin vegetable with dark green skin

Ex: The zucchini was roasted with other vegetables for a flavorful and colorful medley .
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bell pepper

a small hollow fruit, typically red or green, etc., used in cooking or eaten raw

Ex: Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C and add a sweet flavor to dishes .
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cayenne pepper

a variety of chili pepper known for its hot and spicy flavor

Ex: They decided to marinate the chicken in a mixture of herbs and cayenne pepper for a spicy barbecue .
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jalapeno
jalapeno
[noun]

a type of chili pepper known for its medium heat and distinct flavor

Ex: We enjoy the tangy flavor that jalapenos bring to our nachos.
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chile
chile
[noun]

a spicy pepper commonly used in various cuisines for its heat and flavor

Ex: You can use chiles to make hot sauces and pickles .
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tomato
tomato
[noun]

a soft and round fruit that is red and is used a lot in salads and many other foods

Ex: The farmers harvested the ripe tomatoes from the farm before they spoiled .
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cherry tomato

a small-sized variety of tomato known for its sweet flavor and small, round shapees

Ex: We planted cherry tomato plants in our backyard and eagerly awaited the first harvest .
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plum tomato

a variety of tomato that is known for its oval shape and meaty texture

Ex: She used ripe plum tomatoes to make a delicious homemade pasta sauce .
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beefsteak tomato

a large and meaty variety of tomato known for its robust flavor

Ex: We grilled the beefsteak tomatoes alongside the steak for a smoky and savory addition to our barbecue feast .
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acorn squash

a winter squash variety characterized by its small size and distinctive acorn-like shape

Ex: The natural sugars in acorn squash provide a healthier alternative to processed sugars .
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butternut squash

a bell-shaped vegetable that grows on the ground with a sweet yellowish-orange flesh and many seeds

Ex: They harvested a large butternut squash from their garden and planned to use it in multiple recipes .
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okra
okra
[noun]

long green edible pods, mucilaginous in texture, commonly cooked in soups, stews, or sautéed

Ex: Okra pods release a slippery substance when cooked.
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capsicum
capsicum
[noun]

a vegetable commonly known as bell pepper or sweet pepper, with a mild and slightly sweet flavor

Ex: They harvested the ripe capsicum from their home garden and shared them with their neighbors .
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chilli
chilli
[noun]

the red or green fruit of a particular type of pepper plant, used in cooking for its hot taste

Ex: The chilli heat lingered in his mouth long after the meal .
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green pepper

a hollow fruit with a sweet taste and green color, eaten raw or cooked

Ex: He noticed that the green pepper had started to turn red , indicating that it was becoming sweeter .
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sweet pepper

a large hollow fruit, typically red, green, orange or yellow, eaten as a vegetable either raw or cooked

Ex: My grandmother asked me to plant sweet pepper seeds in her garden .
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calabash
calabash
[noun]

gourd-like fruit that is typically used for culinary and decorative purposes

Ex: The chef used a hollowed-out calabash as a serving bowl for the exotic fruit salad .
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pepper
pepper
[noun]

a hollow fruit, typically red, green, or yellow, eaten as a vegetable either raw or cooked with other food

Ex: They diced a green pepper to use in the stir-fry.
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chipotle
chipotle
[noun]

a type of smoked and dried jalapeño pepper that is often used as a spice or sauce in Mexican cuisine

Ex: We visited a Mexican restaurant and savored the flavorful chipotle salsa that accompanied the tortilla chips .
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pimento
pimento
[noun]

a type of pepper known for its sweet and mild flavor

Ex: You can find pimento as a key ingredient in some traditional Mediterranean dishes .
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red pepper

a type of pepper with a very hot taste that is red in color

Ex: The chef used grilled red pepper strips to top the pizza , adding both color and taste .
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