What is "winter crookneck"

crookneck \crook"neck`\, n. Either of two varieties of squash, distinguished by their tapering, recurved necks. The summer crookneck is botanically a variety of the pumpkin ( Cucurbita pepo) and matures early in the season. It is pale yellow in color, with warty excrescences. The winter crookneck belongs to a distinct species ( Cucurbita moschata) and is smooth and often striped. [U. S.]

Syn: crookneck squash. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] ||

n. any of various plants bearing squash having hard rinds and elongated recurved necks [syn: winter crookneck squash, Cucurbita moschata]