Gourd

/ɡˈɔːd/

/ˈɡɔɹd/

Gourd

a fruit from the family Cucurbitaceae, characterized by a hard outer shell and a hollow interior

synonyms : gourd vine

bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd

synonyms : calabash

any of numerous inedible fruits with hard rinds

Examples

1. The sour gourd pickle had a delightful combination of tanginess and spiciness.

2. We hollowed out a large gourd and turned it into a birdhouse.

3. She picked a small gourd from the garden and used it as a decorative vase for fresh flowers on her dining table.

4. You can reduce the bitterness of sour gourd by soaking it in saltwater before cooking.