chayote

  1. (countable, uncountable) Sechium edule, a tropical American perennial herbaceous vine having tendrils, tuberous roots, and a green, pear-shaped fruit cooked as a vegetable.
  2. (countable, uncountable) The fruit of this plant.

Pronounced as (IPA)
/t͡ʃɑˈjoʊti/
Etymology

From Spanish chayote, from Classical Nahuatl chayohtli.

Sechium edule

Chayote

chayote

séchion

zucca centenaria

Sechium edule

zucchina centenaria

Christophine

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