קוסעלע

Yiddish

Etymology

Possibly ultimately from Arabic كُوسَا (kūsā) +‎ ־עלע (-ele). Addition of diminutive suffix possibly influenced by French courgette.

Noun

קוסעלע • (kusele) n, plural קוסעלעך (kuselekh)

1. zucchini, courgette

   Synonym: זוקיני (zukini)