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Meaning of the word gourd in English

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gourd

US /ɡɔːrd/
UK /ɡʊəd/
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Noun

1.

a fleshy, typically large fruit with a hard skin, some varieties of which are edible. Gourds include the pumpkins, squashes, cucumbers, and melons.

Example:
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The farmer harvested several large gourds from his field.
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Decorative gourds are often used in autumn displays.
Synonym:
squash pumpkin melon cucumber
2.

a container or drinking cup made from the dried shell of a gourd

Example:
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He drank water from a small gourd.
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The musician used a dried gourd as a rattle.
Synonym:
calabash dipper container
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