English dictionary
sechium
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noun
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The edible fruit of a West Indian plant (<i>Sechium edule</i>) of the Gourd family. It is soft, pear-shaped, and about four inches long, and contains a single large seed. The root of the plant resembles a yam, and is used for food.
Source: webster1913