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.