Squash can refer to the edible fruit of a plant, a game, or an informal term for a small space:
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FruitSquash is a fruit that grows on the squash plant and is eaten as a vegetable. It is part of the gourd family, which also includes pumpkins and melons. Squash can be round, oval, or shell-shaped, and come in many colors, including white, yellow, orange, green, gray, and speckled or striped. Squash plants can be trailing vines or bush-like, and produce trumpet-shaped flowers that are yellow or orange.
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GameSquash is also the name of a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who use rackets to hit a small rubber ball.
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Informal termSquash can also be used as an informal term to describe a small space that is too crowded.
Squash plants are native to North and Central America, and can be grown in almost any climate. Some varieties of squash include acorn squash, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, zucchini, banana squash, hubbard squash, and buttercup squash.
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