Meaning of the word calabash in English
What does calabash mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
calabash
US /ˈkæl.ə.bæʃ/
UK /ˈkæl.ə.bæʃ/
Noun
1.
an evergreen tropical American tree (Crescentia cujete) of the bignonia family that has a gourdlike fruit
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The calabash tree is known for its large, hard-shelled fruits.
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The fruit of the calabash is not typically eaten but used for crafts.
2.
the dried, hollowed-out shell of a calabash fruit, used as a container, utensil, or musical instrument
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He drank water from a polished calabash.
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African musicians often use calabashes as resonators for their instruments.