mirliton
/ˈmɜːrlɪtɑːn/
noun
- A small musical instrument, also called a kazoo or eunuch flute, that produces a buzzing sound when the player hums into it.
- He made a mirliton out of a cardboard tube and wax paper for the party.
- The children played a simple tune on their mirlitons at the school concert.
- The mirliton added a funny buzzing sound to the folk music performance.
- A type of pear-shaped squash, also known as chayote, used in cooking, especially in Creole cuisine.
- The farmer's market had fresh mirlitons next to the okra and bell peppers.
- Mirliton can be boiled, baked, or added to salads for a mild, crisp texture.
- She stuffed the mirliton with shrimp and breadcrumbs for a traditional Louisiana dish.