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gourd

/ɡɔːd/

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noun

/ɡɔːd/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип плода, обычно с твёрдой кожурой, часто используемый в качестве контейнера или для украшения, или принадлежащий к семейству Тыквенные.

A noun referring to a type of fruit, typically with a hard rind, often used as a container or for decoration, or belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family.

  1. Fruit or vegetableB1formal

    A fleshy, typically large fruit with a hard rind, belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, often used for food or decoration.

    ruТыква

    • She carved a pumpkin, which is a type of gourd, for Halloween.
    • The farmer grew various gourds in his garden.
    • Some gourds are dried and used as containers or musical instruments.

    Synonymscalabashcucurbitmelonpumpkinsquash

  2. B2formal

    A container made from the dried, hollowed-out shell of a gourd fruit.

    ruСосуд

    • He used a gourd to drink water during his hike.
    • Traditional cultures often use gourds as bowls or bottles.
    • The artisan painted intricate designs on the dried gourd.

    Synonymscalabash

Forms
  • gourds plural form
  • gourds' possessive plural form
  • gourd's possessive singular form