Courgette.
Courgette (UK) / Zucchini (US) Courgette is actually the French word for this slim green vegetable, while zucchini is the Italian. But the first is used in the US, and the second in the US.
How do Brits say zucchini?
Zucchini or Courgette
The U.S. term, zucchini, comes from the Italian zucchina, which has zucca as its root, meaning, “gourd, marrow, pumpkin or squash.” Conversely, courgette is another French word that the U.K. borrowed. However, if a courgette grows to full maturity, then the vegetable becomes known as a marrow.
What do British call squash vegetables?
This vegetable is called a courgette in the UK. Both words mean “the little squash”, but the US word comes from Italian and the British from French. Similarly, an eggplant is called an aubergine in the UK.
Why do British say aubergine?
The Solanum melongena plant is native to the Indian subcontinent and first appeared in England in the late 1500s. The word “aubergine” is once again borrowed from the French. (The Germans adopted it too; the Brits aren’t the only ones with no imagination.)
What do the Brits call squash?
Squash (sometimes known as cordial in British English, dilute in Hiberno English, and diluting juice in Scottish English) is a non-alcoholic beverage with concentrated syrup used in beverage making. It is usually fruit-flavoured, made from fruit juice, water, and sugar or a sugar substitute.
What do the British call potato chips?
If you want a bag of what Americans call ‘chips’ in the UK, just ask for crisps.
What is eggplant called in the UK?
Aubergine
Aubergine (UK) / Eggplant (US)
The word aubergine, used in the UK, comes from French.
What do the British call green beans?
Green beans (American English), also known as French beans (British English), are the unripe fruit of any kind of bean, including the yardlong bean, the hyacinth bean, the winged bean, and especially the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), whose pods are also usually called string beans in the northeastern and western
What do the British call chocolate chip cookies?
Chocolate chip cookies, for some reason, are mostly called cookies. All other varieties are more likely to be called biscuits, although they might occasionally be called cookies if they are home-made-style and a bit more rustic looking.
What do they call Jello in England?
The English word for jelly is “jelly”, although I believe that in the American language they refer to it as “jello” for some reason. “Jelly” is the American word for jam.
What are fries called in England?
French fries (US) are called “chips” in the UK, and “frites” in French-speaking countries. In the UK and Ireland, what people in America call French fries are called “chips” and are famously served alongside fried fish.
What do they call marshmallows in England?
A Flump is a British sweet made of marshmallow.
What do British people call Cilantro?
Coriander
Coriander + Cilantro = Ciliander The British know this Mediterranean herb as coriander, but the Americans know it as cilantro, together we get ciliander. Cilantro is also the term used by the Spanish. While generally both terms refer to the same food product, there is a difference.
What do the British call whipped cream?
In the UK, whipped cream is known as “squirty cream”.
Why do British call shrimp prawns?
Summary In North America, “shrimp” is used more commonly, while “prawn” refers to species that are larger or found in fresh water. Commonwealth countries and Ireland tend to use “prawn” more frequently.
What do Americans call a jumper?
sweater
In British English, the term jumper describes what is called a sweater in American English.
What are grits called in the UK?
They do know what it is, but it’s not deeply embedded in their traditional cooking. But I would have to say that the closest analogue to grits in Britain would be oatmeal porridge.
What is the British word for elevator?
lift
Everyone knows that for the Brits, an elevator is a “lift,” an apartment is a “flat,” and those chips you’re snacking on are actually called “crisps.” But British people also say some other really weird, confusing things.
What do they call a car in England?
Motor – n – An antiquated term for an automobile.
What do the English call American biscuits?
The savoury scone like things the Americans call biscuits are not known in the UK. The nearest thing might be the scone topping to a “cobbler” type of pie, or a cheese or savoury flavoured scone – a pastry risen with baking soda and butter-milk, eaten warm with butter.
What do Americans call pants?
Trousers
| British English | American English |
|---|---|
| Trousers | Pants |
| Pants / Underwear / Knickers | Underwear / panties |
| briefs/underpants | shorts/jockey shorts |
| Jumper / Pullover / Sweater / Jersey | Sweater |