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Prairie Gourd (Noun)

Meaning 1

Perennial vine of dry parts of central and southwestern United States and Mexico having small hard mottled green inedible fruit.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The prairie gourd has a long history of use as a natural container, despite its fruit being inedible.
  • A typical habitat for the prairie gourd is dry open spaces and woodland edges in central and southwestern United States and Mexico.
  • As the prairie gourd matures, the fruit turns from green to yellowish or cream in color, although it remains hard and inedible.
  • Farmers in dry regions sometimes plant the prairie gourd to provide natural barriers and shelter for wildlife.
  • Native Americans have been known to dry and hollow out the prairie gourd for use as cups, bowls, and other containers.

Synonyms

  • Missouri Gourd
  • Buffalo Gourd
  • Prairie Gourd Vine
  • Cucurbita Foetidissima
  • Calabazilla
  • Wild Pumpkin

Hypernyms

  • Gourd Vine

Meaning 2

Small hard green-and-white inedible fruit of the prairie gourd plant.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

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