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gourd in Portuguese

gourd in Portuguese is cabaceira, cuieira, cabaça — gourd means a hard-shelled fruit from a climbing or trailing vine in the pumpkin and squash family.

gourd in Portuguese

cabaceira
noun
Any of the trailing or climbing vines producing fruit with a hard rind or shell, from the genera Lagenaria and Cucurbita (in Cucurbitaceae).
cuieira
noun
Any of the trailing or climbing vines producing fruit with a hard rind or shell, from the genera Lagenaria and Cucurbita (in Cucurbitaceae).
cabaça
noun
A hard-shelled fruit from a plant in Lagenaria or Cucurbita.
cuia
noun
A hard-shelled fruit from a plant in Lagenaria or Cucurbita.
cabaça
noun
The dried and hardened shell of such fruit, made into a drinking vessel, bowl, spoon, or other objects designed for use or decoration.
porongo
noun
The dried and hardened shell of such fruit, made into a drinking vessel, bowl, spoon, or other objects designed for use or decoration.
cabaça
noun
(obsolete) Any of the climbing or trailing plants from the family Cucurbitaceae, which includes watermelon, pumpkins, and cucumbers.

What does "gourd" mean?

  1. noun A hard-shelled fruit from a climbing or trailing vine in the pumpkin and squash family.
    "They decorated the porch with dried gourds for autumn."
  2. noun The dried, hollowed shell of such a fruit, used as a bowl, container, or drinking vessel.
    "The musician tapped out a rhythm on a hollow gourd."

gourd in a sentence

  • They decorated the porch with dried gourds for autumn.
  • The musician tapped out a rhythm on a hollow gourd.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gourd" in Portuguese?

"gourd" in Portuguese is cabaceira, cuieira, cabaça. gourd means: A hard-shelled fruit from a climbing or trailing vine in the pumpkin and squash family.

How do you use "gourd" in a sentence?

Example: "They decorated the porch with dried gourds for autumn." In Portuguese, "gourd" is cabaceira, cuieira, cabaça.

Are there other ways to say "gourd" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "gourd": cabaceira, cuieira, cabaça, cuia, porongo.

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