Definition
calabaza
noun
- A large winter squash with hard orange or green skin, used as food; a pumpkin or similar gourd.
Usage: Spanish loanword; primarily used in U.S. Hispanic communities and in culinary contexts
Examples
- She roasted the calabaza with olive oil and garlic.
- The farmer grew calabazas in the field for the fall harvest.
- Calabaza soup is a traditional dish in many Latin American cuisines.
- The market had fresh calabazas available in October.
- He carved the calabaza into a decorative serving bowl.