1. Plural of chayote; a pear-shaped, pale green vegetable with a single large seed, commonly used in Latin American and Asian cuisine.
Usage: Also called christophine, cho-cho, or mirliton in some regions; The singular form is chayote

Examples

• The farmer's market had fresh chayotes available every Saturday.
• She bought three chayotes to make a traditional Mexican stew.
• Chayotes can be boiled, fried, or stuffed with cheese and meat.
• The recipe called for two chayotes, peeled and diced.
• In the Caribbean, chayotes are a staple vegetable in many dishes.
• These chayotes are tender and mild in flavor.