pattypan squash

pattypan squash (plural pattypan squash)

1. A summer squash belonging to the species Cucurbita pepo, distinguished by its small size, shallow round shape, and scalloped edges, which give it a resemblance to a 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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