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Calabash (Noun)

Tropical American evergreen that produces large round gourds.

Nouns denoting plants.

The calabash tree, also known as Crescentia cujete, is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
In many tropical cultures, the calabash gourd is used as a container, a musical instrument, or even a makeshift helmet.
The calabash is a popular ornamental plant in warm climates, prized for its unusual and exotic appearance.
Calabash trees are often found growing near rivers and streams, where the moist soil allows them to thrive.
The hard, woody calabash gourd can be dried and used as a bowl, a scoop, or even a makeshift drum.

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

Nouns denoting plants.

Bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Round gourd of the calabash tree.

Nouns denoting plants.

The calabash hung from a long vine in the garden, its hard, waxy rind protecting the soft interior.
In many cultures, the calabash is used as a container, decorative piece, or musical instrument.
She carefully cut the top off the calabash and scooped out the pulp to make a unique birdhouse.
The calabash tree produced an abundance of fruit, which the family used to make bowls and cups.
After drying the calabash, he used a specialized tool to carefully shape it into a resonant drum.

A pipe for smoking; has a curved stem and a large bowl made from a calabash gourd.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.