custard marrow

[English] plural custard marrows

The custard marrow is a summer squash, common in the United States. It is ribbed and round with pale creamy beige to yellow skin and scalloped edges. The creamy white flesh and seeds are eaten as a vegetable when it is very young have the flavour of courgettes (US: zucchini).

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