Definition

A type of summer squash that has a long, curved neck and is usually yellow in color.

Example

I bought a crookneck squash to make a delicious vegetable stew.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with crookneck squash?

I haven't, but I've seen it at the farmer's market.

It's really tasty and has a unique shape that makes it fun to cook with.

I should definitely give crookneck squash a try sometime!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crookneck is formed from "crook" (from Old English "crocca", meaning a bend or curve) and "neck" (from Old English "necca", meaning the part of the body connecting the head to the rest). The word describes a neck that is bent or curved, often used to refer to a type of squash with a distinctive shape.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bend' ('crook') in the 'neck' of a plant — that's why crookneck refers to a squash with a curved neck.

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