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Gourd Definition & Meaning

gourd
noun
  1. bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd
  2. any of numerous inedible fruits with hard rinds
  3. any vine of the family Cucurbitaceae that bears fruits with hard rinds

"Gourd" in song lyrics

See how gourd is used in real songs:

  • "I'm too raw; what is you - out you gourd?"
    Onyx — Face Down
  • "Might have flipped my gourd"
    Rise & The Avid Record Collector — Never Disappear
  • "the drinking gourd"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "gourd"

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Frequently asked questions

What does gourd mean?
bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd any of numerous inedible fruits with hard rinds any vine of the family Cucurbitaceae that bears fruits with hard rinds
What part of speech is gourd?
Gourd is a noun.
How many definitions does gourd have?
Gourd has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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