pattypan squash

pattypan squash (plural pattypan squash)

1. A summer squash of the species Cucurbita pepo, notable for its small size, round and shallow shape, and scalloped edges, which cause it to somewhat resemble a small toy top or a flying saucer.

• (flying-saucer squash): button squash, scallopini, white squash (all Australian English); custard marrow, custard squash, granny squash, scallop squash, sunburst squash

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