| 单词 | custard marrow |
| 释义 | > as lemmascustard marrow custard marrow n. (a) a variety of summer squash ( Cucurbita pepo) having a flattened fruit with a scalloped rim, thin yellow, green, or white skin, and white flesh (also called pattypan); the fruit of this plant; (b) the squash-like fruit of the tropical American vine chayote (see chayote n.), which has green skin, white flesh, and a mild flavour; (also) the plant itself. ΚΠ 1853 Gardeners' Chron. 26 Feb. 129/3 Seed of that very scarce and delicious vegetable Crown Gourd or Custard Marrow, 1s. per packet. 1940 Times 18 Mar. 13/3 Bush varieties, such as the custard marrows, are specially suitable for starting under cloches. 1961 N. Froud et al. tr. P. Montagné & A. Gottschalk Larousse Gastronomique 337/2 The custard marrow is a native of Mexico and the Antilles. 2006 Hutchinson (Kansas) News 16 Aug. b6 Souffle and pork curry also are popular Caribbean dishes featuring custard marrow. < as lemmas |
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