西洋カボチャ
also: せいようかぼちゃ
Meanings
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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.
Western pumpkin is sweeter than Japanese pumpkin.
This dish tastes great when you use buttercup squash.