n. [ F. ] 1. A kind of musical toy into which one sings, hums, or speaks, producing a coarse, reedy sound. It is also called a kazoo. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC ]

Trilby singing “Ben Bolt” into a mirliton was a thing to be remembered, whether one would or no! Du Maurier. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. same as chayote{ 2 }. [ PJC ]