chayote
/tʃaɪˈoʊti/
noun
- A green, wrinkled, pear-shaped squash native to Mexico, used as a vegetable in cooking.
- The mild flavor of chayote makes it a versatile ingredient in soups.
- Chayote is often boiled or stuffed with cheese and baked.
- I bought a chayote at the market to add to the stir-fry.
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