/gwee-KOY/
A small, round squash widely used in Guatemalan cooking — boiled, fried or stuffed. Humble but essential, the güicoy shows up in soups, stews and market stands across the country.
Example
"Mom made pumpkin soup with güicoy from the garden."
"Grab a güicoy from the market for tonight's stew."
Regional synonyms:
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/gwee-KOY/
A small, round squash widely used in Guatemalan cooking — boiled, fried or stuffed. Humble but essential, the güicoy shows up in soups, stews and market stands across the country.
Example
"Mom made pumpkin soup with güicoy from the garden."
"Grab a güicoy from the market for tonight's stew."
Regional synonyms: