chilacayote

/tʃilaʊˈkeɪɔʊt/ (CHIL-ah-KAY-oh-tay)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of large, green, elongated squash native to Mexico, also known as a calabash or a chayote.

“The chilacayote soup was a staple in her grandmother’s kitchen.”

Synonyms

  • calabash
  • chayote

Antonyms

  • berry
  • small squash