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christophene
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chris·to·phene  (krst-fn)
n. Caribbean
See chayote.
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Christophine Vegetable similar to a potato, particularly delicious when prepared au gratin.
Introduction by Sullivan, Lynne M. / St. Martin & St. Barts Adventure Guide, 2nd ed.
Christophine, a type of squash, served on most Caribbean islands.
Introduction by Permenter, Paris; Bigley, John / Romantic Escapes in the Caribbean
The chefs at these establishments make judicious use of native fish and produce, turning out tender callalloo crepes, tasty christophine (a Caribbean squash au gratin, intricate conch and dolphin (the fish, not Flipper) dishes and tangy ginger and mano-based desserts.
Welcome to Grenada by Ilaw, Marianne / Black Enterprise
 
 
 
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