cha·yo·te (chä-y  t , -t )n. In both senses also called christophene; also called regionally mirliton. 1. A tropical American perennial herbaceous vine (Sechium edule) having tendrils, tuberous roots, and a green, pear-shaped fruit cooked as a vegetable. 2. The fruit of this plant. [Spanish, from Nahuatl chayotli.] |
chayote [tʃɑːˈjəʊteɪ tʃaɪˈəʊtɪ]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a tropical American cucurbitaceous climbing plant, Sechium edule, that has edible pear-shaped fruit enclosing a single enormous seed
2. (Cookery) the fruit of this plant, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable
[from Spanish, from Nahuatl chayotli]
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