Gourd Vine (Noun)
Meaning
Any vine of the family Cucurbitaceae that bears fruits with hard rinds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gourd vine sprawling across the garden fence was a favorite spot for the family of birds to nest and raise their young.
- As a child, she was always fascinated by the long tendrils of the gourd vine and how they curled themselves around anything nearby.
- A few months after planting, the gourd vine had grown to the top of the trellis and began producing beautiful orange gourds.
- According to local legend, the gourd vine held mystical powers and was often used in ceremonies and rituals by the indigenous tribes.
- Many gardeners cultivate the gourd vine not just for its fruit, but also for its ability to provide a natural shade canopy during the hot summer months.