(countable, uncountable) Sechium edule, a tropical American perennial herbaceous vine having tendrils, tuberous roots, and a green, pear-shaped fruit cooked as a vegetable.
(countable, uncountable) The fruit of this plant.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/t͡ʃɑˈjoʊti/
Etymology
From Spanish chayote, from Classical Nahuatl chayohtli.