gourd
(gʊəʳd , gɔːʳd )
Word forms: gourds
1. countable noun
A gourd is a large round fruit with a hard skin. You can also use gourd to refer to the plant on which this fruit grows.
2. countable noun
A gourd is a container made from the hard dry skin of a gourd fruit. Gourds are often used to carry water or for decoration.
The shop imports goods such as painted gourd containers.
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