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Bottle Gourd (Noun)

Meaning

Old World climbing plant with hard-shelled bottle-shaped gourds as fruits.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The bottle gourd is an Old World climbing plant that is widely cultivated for its versatile fruit.
  • Bottle gourd is often used in Asian and African cuisine to make soups, stews, and curries.
  • The hard shell of the bottle gourd makes it a useful container for storing liquids and dry goods.
  • In some parts of the world, bottle gourds are used as musical instruments, particularly as shakers or resonators.
  • The bottle gourd has been a symbol of good luck and prosperity in many cultures, particularly in ancient China and India.

Synonyms

  • Calabash
  • Lagenaria Siceraria

Hypernyms

  • Gourd Vine
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