caigua

English

Etymology

From Spanish caigua, from Quechua kaywa.

Noun

caigua (plural caiguas)

  1. Cyclanthera pedata, a South American vine cultivated for its fruit.

Spanish

Alternative forms

  • caihua

Etymology

From Quechua kaywa.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkaiɡwa/ [ˈkai̯.ɣ̞wa]
  • Rhymes: -aiɡwa
  • Syllabification: cai‧gua

Noun

caigua f (plural caiguas)

  1. Cyclanthera pedata, a South American vine cultivated for its fruit.
    Synonyms: achujcha, achocha

Descendants

  • English: caigua

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