合掌瓜 hézhǎngguā chayote Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 合掌 hézhǎng to clasp hands to bring one's palms together in front of the chest as a respectful greeting or in prayer, especially in Buddhism; also called 合十 héshí瓜 guā noun melon melon; gourd; squash