noun
- plural of kobocha; a type of Japanese winter squash with dark green skin and sweet orange flesh, similar to a butternut squash
Usage: also spelled kabocha; commonly used in Japanese cuisine; increasingly available in North American grocery stores
Examples
- The farmer's market had several fresh kobochas available in autumn.
- She roasted the kobochas with olive oil and served them as a side dish.
- Kobochas are sweeter than most other winter squash varieties.
- The recipe calls for two cups of diced kobochas.
- These kobochas will keep for several months if stored in a cool, dry place.