Meaning & Definition of word "Gourd"

Gourd

/ɡʊrd/

1. A large variety of the Cucurbitaceae family, usually having a hard outer shell and often used for ornamental purposes.
- Example: The garden was filled with colorful gourds just in time for the autumn festival.
2. The fruit of any of several plants in the gourd family, often used in cooking or as containers.
- Example: She used a hollowed-out gourd as a bowl for her soup.
3. A plant of the family Cucurbitaceae, including squashes and pumpkins.
- Example: He planted a variety of gourds in his garden, including both edible and decorative types.

Middle English 'gourd', from Old French 'gourde', from Latin 'cucurbita'.

gourd season:

The time of year when gourds are typically harvested or used in decorations.

gourd art:

Artworks created using gourds, often carved or painted.

calabash:

A gourd, especially one used for drinking or cooking.

squash:

A type of gourd that is typically eaten as a vegetable.

Meaning: To gourd someone

Example Sentence: He really gourd him with that unexpected comment.

Meaning: Feeling gourd

Example Sentence: After that win, everyone was feeling gourd!