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Pluck out a torte or chopped zucchini? (9)

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courgette

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'zucchini?' is the definition.
('courgette' can be a synonym of 'zucchini')

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(Other definitions for courgette that I've seen before include "Variety of marrow" , "Zucchini is its American equivalent" , "this could supply kitchen" , "Small green vegetable" , "Zuccini" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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