noun
A type of gourd vegetable, also known as 隼人瓜 (はやとうり).
See also: 隼人瓜
千成瓜はサラダや漬物に使われる。
Chayote is used in salads and pickles.
Synonym; 隼人瓜 is more common in everyday usage.
The name 千成瓜 literally means 'thousand-fruit melon', likely referring to the plant's prolific fruiting. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.