Entry · Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Plate II., Exemplary specimen of Squash, Banana, lounging with insouciant charm.
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Squash, Banana
/SKWOSH buh-NAN-uh/ n.- 1. A member of the Cucurbitaceae family, characterized by an elongated shape and a robust girth, particularly when viewed in profile against contrasting backgrounds. Often found lounging in suburban kitchen fruit bowls, it demands a second glance.
- 2. colloq. Any banana whose circumference suggests a level of confidence typically reserved for much larger produce.
In a sentence,
"He spotted a squash, banana so thiccc at the farmer's market, it required its own display table. The vendor nodded in quiet respect."
Etymology,
From Spanish banana, possibly of West African origin, reflecting the plant's introduction to the Americas. The addition of 'squash' remains a mystery, much like why anyone would attempt to peel one mid-commute.