squashlike

English

Etymology

squash +‎ -like

Adjective

squashlike (comparative more squashlike, superlative most squashlike)

1. Resembling or characteristic of a squash (the vegetable).
   • 1910, The Cosmopolitan, volume 50, page 501:

     ...his official mission concluded, he mopped his brow with a flaming yellow handkerchief which gave an extra jaundice to his already squashlike complexion...

   • 1995, Jean Andrews, Peppers: the domesticated Capsicums:

     This sweet pepper with tomato- or squashlike fruits is one of the oldest forms of Capsicum still being cultivated today.

   • 2006, Doris Friedensohn, Carol Kitman, Eating as I go: scenes from America and abroad:

     Another son delivers small bowls of soupy brown lentils, which are to be poured over the rice. He returns with a green, squashlike vegetable and chutney.