Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A name in California and northern Mexico of several wild cucurbitaceous plants. See
calabazilla and *chicayote.
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Examples
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If chilacayote is unavailable in your area, substitute crookneck squash.
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If chilacayote is unavailable in your area, substitute crookneck squash.
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If chilacayote is unavailable in your area, substitute crookneck squash.
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Place the cooled chilacayote, zucchini and garlic in a large bowl.
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Place the cooled chilacayote, zucchini and garlic in a large bowl.
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Place the chilacayote, zucchini and garlic on a large, rimmed baking sheet, sprinkle with olive oil, and roast in a moderate oven (about 350ºF) until golden brown, turning once.
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Place the chilacayote, zucchini and garlic on a large, rimmed baking sheet, sprinkle with olive oil, and roast in a moderate oven (about 350ºF) until golden brown, turning once.
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Place the chilacayote, zucchini and garlic on a large, rimmed baking sheet, sprinkle with olive oil, and roast in a moderate oven (about 350ºF) until golden brown, turning once.
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Place the cooled chilacayote, zucchini and garlic in a large bowl.
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From your description, I was tempted to suggest butternut squash, but now I'm wondering if you were referring to a chilacayote.
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