also: せいようかぼちゃ
noun
buttercup squash; Cucurbita maxima
Refers specifically to the Western pumpkin/squash species Cucurbita maxima, as opposed to Japanese pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata). Used in culinary and agricultural contexts.
西洋カボチャは日本カボチャより甘みが強い。
Western pumpkin is sweeter than Japanese pumpkin.
この料理には西洋カボチャを使うとおいしい。
This dish tastes great when you use buttercup squash.
Refers to the Japanese pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata), which is less sweet and has a different texture compared to 西洋カボチャ.
Compound of 西洋 (Western) and カボチャ (pumpkin/squash), distinguishing this species from the native Japanese variety.