1. plural of mirliton: a pear-shaped squash also known as chayote
Usage: culinary
2. plural of mirliton: small reed instruments that produce a buzzing sound
Usage: musical

Examples

• The recipe called for three mirlitons to be stuffed with shrimp.
• She grew mirlitons in her backyard garden every summer.
• The children played simple tunes on their mirlitons during music class.
• Mirlitons are popular vegetables in Louisiana Creole cooking.
• The street musicians used mirlitons to add a festive sound to their performance.
• Fresh mirlitons can be found at the farmers market in late fall.