Definition of crookneck
crook´neck`
n.
1.
Either
of
two
varieties
of
squash
,
distinguished
by
their
tapering
,
recurved
necks
.
The
summer
crookneck
is
botanically
a
variety
of
the
pumpkin
(
Cucurbita
pepo
)
and
matures
early
in
the
season
.
It
is
pale
yellow
in
color
,
with
warty
excrescences
.
The
winter
crookneck
belongs
to
a
distinct
species
(
Cucurbita
moschata
)
and
is
smooth
and
often
striped
.
Related Words
crookneck
squash
,
summer
crookneck
,
yellow
squash
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