Definition of mirliton in English:

mirliton

noun ˈməːlɪtɒnˈmərləˌtän

1A musical instrument resembling a kazoo, with a nasal tone produced by a vibrating membrane.
膜管，薄膜乐器（尤指像卡佐笛的玩具乐器）
2US
another term for chayote (sense 1)
Example sentencesExamples
- She didn't have any fresh xuxu either, a squash-like veggie also known as chayotte or mirliton.
- Not so the cheese-stuffed huisquil - more commonly called chayote squash, mirliton or vegetable pear in Texas - that came off watery and wan.
- It is also known as mirliton and a vegetable pear.
- The mirliton turned out to be the Louisiana name for chayote, a light-green ridged fruit you may have seen in ethnic grocery stores.
- Daily specials are written on a board and include fresh fish and pintade (guinea hen), along with hearty vegetable and meat stews featuring eggplant, spinach or the more exotic mirliton.

Origin

Early 19th century: from French, 'reed pipe', of imitative origin.

Definition of mirliton in US English:

mirliton

nounˈmərləˌtän

1A musical instrument with a nasal tone produced by a vibrating membrane, typically a toy instrument resembling a kazoo.
膜管，薄膜乐器（尤指像卡佐笛的玩具乐器）
2US
another term for chayote (sense 1)
Example sentencesExamples
- Daily specials are written on a board and include fresh fish and pintade (guinea hen), along with hearty vegetable and meat stews featuring eggplant, spinach or the more exotic mirliton.
- She didn't have any fresh xuxu either, a squash-like veggie also known as chayotte or mirliton.
- Not so the cheese-stuffed huisquil - more commonly called chayote squash, mirliton or vegetable pear in Texas - that came off watery and wan.
- The mirliton turned out to be the Louisiana name for chayote, a light-green ridged fruit you may have seen in ethnic grocery stores.
- It is also known as mirliton and a vegetable pear.

Origin

Early 19th century: from French, ‘reed pipe’, of imitative origin.

词汇	mirliton
释义	Definition of mirliton in English: mirliton noun ˈməːlɪtɒnˈmərləˌtän 1A musical instrument resembling a kazoo, with a nasal tone produced by a vibrating membrane. 膜管，薄膜乐器（尤指像卡佐笛的玩具乐器） 2US another term for chayote (sense 1) Example sentencesExamples She didn't have any fresh xuxu either, a squash-like veggie also known as chayotte or mirliton. Not so the cheese-stuffed huisquil - more commonly called chayote squash, mirliton or vegetable pear in Texas - that came off watery and wan. It is also known as mirliton and a vegetable pear. The mirliton turned out to be the Louisiana name for chayote, a light-green ridged fruit you may have seen in ethnic grocery stores. Daily specials are written on a board and include fresh fish and pintade (guinea hen), along with hearty vegetable and meat stews featuring eggplant, spinach or the more exotic mirliton. Origin Early 19th century: from French, 'reed pipe', of imitative origin. Definition of mirliton in US English: mirliton nounˈmərləˌtän 1A musical instrument with a nasal tone produced by a vibrating membrane, typically a toy instrument resembling a kazoo. 膜管，薄膜乐器（尤指像卡佐笛的玩具乐器） 2US another term for chayote (sense 1) Example sentencesExamples Daily specials are written on a board and include fresh fish and pintade (guinea hen), along with hearty vegetable and meat stews featuring eggplant, spinach or the more exotic mirliton. She didn't have any fresh xuxu either, a squash-like veggie also known as chayotte or mirliton. Not so the cheese-stuffed huisquil - more commonly called chayote squash, mirliton or vegetable pear in Texas - that came off watery and wan. The mirliton turned out to be the Louisiana name for chayote, a light-green ridged fruit you may have seen in ethnic grocery stores. It is also known as mirliton and a vegetable pear. Origin Early 19th century: from French, ‘reed pipe’, of imitative origin.
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