noun
gourd
goord
Gourd (noun) means a hard-shelled fruit from a climbing or trailing vine in the pumpkin and squash family. Example: “They decorated the porch with dried gourds for autumn.”
noun
1
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
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."
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Word forms
- Plural
- gourds
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Etymology
From Latin cucurbita, via Old French, and a doublet of the word "cucurbit".
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gourd vine
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Frequently asked questions
What does “gourd” mean?
The word “gourd” means a hard-shelled fruit from a climbing or trailing vine in the pumpkin and squash family.
How do you pronounce “gourd”?
“Gourd” is pronounced goord (/ɡʊɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “gourd” in a sentence?
Here is “gourd” used in a sentence: “They decorated the porch with dried gourds for autumn.”
What part of speech is “gourd”?
“Gourd” is a noun.
Where does the word “gourd” come from?
The word “gourd” comes from Latin. From Latin cucurbita, via Old French, and a doublet of the word "cucurbit".
How many meanings does “gourd” have?
“Gourd” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hard-shelled fruit from a climbing or trailing vine in the pumpkin and squash family.
