Definition
calabazas
noun
- Plural of calabaza; large winter squashes or pumpkins, especially those grown in Spanish-speaking regions.
Usage: Spanish loanword; commonly used in southwestern United States and Latin American contexts
Examples
- The farmer's market had a display of fresh calabazas in the fall.
- She roasted the calabazas with cinnamon and brown sugar for dessert.
- Calabazas are a staple ingredient in traditional Mexican cuisine.
- The garden produced dozens of calabazas this harvest season.
- He carved decorative designs into the calabazas for the festival.