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Noun: chayote
  1. A tropical American perennial herbaceous vine (Sechium edule) having tendrils, tuberous roots, and an edible green, pear-shaped fruit
     
  2. The green, pear-shaped fruit of chayote, cooked as a vegetable
    - choko, chocho

Derived forms: chayotes

Encyclopedia: Chayote