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gourd

/ɡɔːd/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large, often round, fruit with a hard rind, used for various purposes such as making containers, drinking vessels, or food.

    - "The farmer grew gourds in his garden for making containers."
    - "My grandmother used to make delicious dishes using gourds."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɡɔːɹd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with gourd
turd , nurd , bird
Variants
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Etymology
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The word 'gourd' comes from the Old French word 'gourde' which means 'gourd-shaped container' or 'bottle'.

Trivia
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  1. Gourds are a type of fruit that belong to the Cucurbitaceae family.

  2. The largest gourd ever recorded weighed over 1,500 pounds!

  3. Gourds are not only used for making containers and food, but they are also used in making musical instruments such as maracas.

Related Concepts
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  1. Calabash: Calabash is a type of large gourd that is commonly used to make containers and bowls.

  2. Gourd Marquetry: Gourd marquetry is a decorative art form where intricate designs are created on gourds using thin slices of wood or other materials.

Culture
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In many cultures, gourds have been used for various purposes such as making containers, musical instruments, and even as food. In some cultures, gourds are also used for decorative purposes during festivals.

How to Memorize "gourd"

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