acorn squash
A type of winter squash with a sweet, nutty flavor, shaped like an acorn. Scientific name: Cucurbita pepo var. turbinata.
I cut the acorn squash in half and roasted it in the oven.
This recipe brings out the sweetness of acorn squash.
Generic term for pumpkin/squash; どんぐりかぼちゃ specifically refers to the acorn squash variety.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical or culinary contexts.
Kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
Compound of どんぐり (acorn) and かぼちゃ (pumpkin/squash), referring to its acorn-like shape.