This post is an attempt to keep track of the terms that differ
between dialects of English or exist in some dialects but not
others: British / Australian / Canadian / American / etc. It's a
community wiki, so feel free to edit and clarify or add
additional items. The comments are getting long, so use answers
for discussion of specific concepts if necessary, especially if
you're not sure what a term means. - eggplant (US, AU) is an
aubergine (UK) - zucchini (US, AU) is a courgette (UK) when
harvested young or a marrow (UK) when allowed to mature further.
- summer squash (US) are members of the squash family with a
short storage life that are typically harvested before full
maturity; typically available starting in the spring and summer;
includes zucchini, yellow and crookneck squash - winter squash
(US) are members of the squash family that are allowed to reach
full maturity before harvesting; typically available in the
fall; includes pumpkin, acorn and butternut squash, - arugula
(US) is rocket (UK, AU) - rut