Gourd ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Gourd ( noun )

1. A large bottle or container, especially one made from a dried gourd.
2. A plant, such as a pumpkin or melon, that has a hard, usually smooth rind and edible fruit.
3. A hard-shell fruit of a tropical vine, typically used as a container or a musical instrument.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french gourde, from latin cucurbita, from greek koukoubitē.

Examples:

1. He used a gourd as a container for carrying water.
2. The farmer grew a variety of gourds in his farm.
3. The gourds were dried and used to make bowls and dippers.
4. The gourds were carved and painted to make decorative items.
5. The gourd instrument was played in the traditional music of the tribe.

(As a verb)

Gourd ( verb )

1. A large bottle or container, especially one made from a dried gourd.
2. A plant, such as a pumpkin or melon, that has a hard, usually smooth rind and edible fruit.
3. A hard-shell fruit of a tropical vine, typically used as a container or a musical instrument.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french gourde, from latin cucurbita, from greek koukoubitē.

Examples:

1. He used a gourd as a container for carrying water.
2. The farmer grew a variety of gourds in his farm.
3. The gourds were dried and used to make bowls and dippers.
4. The gourds were carved and painted to make decorative items.
5. The gourd instrument was played in the traditional music of the tribe.