👉 The term "zambal" is a Spanish word that refers to a type of fruit, commonly known as an orange. It was originally used in the 17th century by the Spaniards to describe the shape or appearance of the fruit, and it has since been widely adopted into various culinary contexts. In English-speaking countries, "zambal" is often used to refer to the shell of a zucchini (a type of squash), which is also known as a zucchini.