calabazas
/ˌkæləˈbɑzəz/
noun
- The plural form of calabaza; a type of pumpkin or winter squash with a hard, green or yellow skin, commonly used in Caribbean and Latin American cooking.
- She bought two calabazas at the market to make soup.
- The calabazas were roasted and then mashed for the side dish.
- In Puerto Rico, calabazas are often used in stews and pasteles.