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קוסעלע

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Yiddish

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Etymology

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Possibly ultimately from Arabic كُوسَا (kūsā) +‎ ־עלע (-ele). Addition of diminutive suffix possibly influenced by French courgette.

Noun

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קוסעלע (kuselen, plural קוסעלעך (kuselekh)

  1. zucchini, courgette
    Synonym: זוקיני (zukini)