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Meaning of gourd
The primary meaning of the word "gourd" is a type of fruit or vegetable with a hard rind.
Etymology of gourd
The word "gourd" comes from the Old French "gourde", which is derived from the Latin "cucurbita", meaning "gourd" or "bottle"
The Latin "cucurbita" is also the source of the English word "cucumber"
The word "gourd" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a type of fruit or vegetable with a hard rind
Synonyms
Definitions
- A type of fruit or vegetable with a hard rind, typically of the Cucurbitaceae family, including squashes, melons, and cucumbers
- A hard-shelled fruit or vegetable, often used as a container or for decorative purposes
- A plant with a hard, hollow fruit, often used for making containers, utensils, or other objects
Usage Examples
- The artist used a dried gourd as a unique container for her sculpture
- The farmer grew a variety of gourds, including acorn squash and spaghetti squash
- The decorative gourd was used as a centerpiece for the autumn-themed table