Romanian

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Etymology

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From dovleac (pumpkin) +‎ -el (diminutive suffix). Compare also Italian zucchina as the diminutive of zucca (pumpkin).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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dovlecel m (plural dovlecei)

  1. zucchini, courgette
    Synonym: bostănel

Declension

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