1. Drum-shaped squash with dark green rind marked in silver or grey
   "The sweet flesh of the buttercup squash was perfect for making a creamy risotto"
    
2. Plant bearing somewhat drum-shaped fruit having dark green rind with greyish markings
   "The sweet flavour of roasted buttercup squash complemented the savoury herbs in the dish"

Derived forms: buttercup squashes

Type of: Cucurbita maxima turbaniformis, turban squash

Part of: Cucurbita, genus Cucurbita

Encyclopedia: Buttercup squash