crook-neckedadj.
Having a crooked neck; spec. U.S., applied to a variety of squash (cf. crook-neck n. and crooked adj. Compounds 1).
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the world > animals > animal body > general parts > head and neck > [adjective] > having a crooked or curved neck
crook-neckeda1529
bow-necked1857
the world > plants > particular plants > cultivated or valued plants > particular food plant or plant product > particular vegetables > [adjective] > of or relating to squash or pumpkin
crooked-neck(ed)1784
summer squash1801
crook-necked1818
a1529 J. Skelton Tunnyng of Elynour Rummyng in Certayne Bks. (?1545) 427 Croke necked like an owl.
1818 Massachusetts Spy 11 Nov. Upwards of ten tons of the best crook-necked winter Squashes.
1945 New Eng. Homestead 27 Oct. 3/2 They are..the size of a summer crooknecked squash.
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