Synonyms for gourd

Grammar : Noun

Spell : gawrd, gohrd, goo rd

Phonetic Transcription : gɔrd, goʊrd, gʊərd

Top 10 synonyms for gourd

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Définition of gourd

Origin : c.1300, from Anglo-French gourde, from Old French coorde, ultimately from Latin cucurbita "gourd," of uncertain origin, perhaps related to cucumis "cucumber."

As in melon : noun fruit
As in pumpkin : noun vegetable
As in flask : noun small container for liquid

Example sentences :

With her head bent forward, she stared at some petals that had fallen from the gourd.
Extract from : « Sacrifice » by Stephen French Whitman

"I went all the way," answered Allan, lifting the gourd of well-water to his lips.
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

"Dip her deep, son," he would say as he emptied the gourd and sent the boy for more.
Extract from : « Watch Yourself Go By » by Al. G. Field

Here's a gourd, there's a yeast powder can, and there's a tin cup.
Extract from : « Shadows of Shasta » by Joaquin Miller

He provided himself also with a pilgrim's staff and a gourd to drink from.
Extract from : « The Autobiography of St. Ignatius » by Saint Ignatius Loyola

He placed the gourd on the edge of the table where we could all see it.
Extract from : « The Silent Bullet » by Arthur B. Reeve

Mrs. Ralston, unobserved, went to the table and picked up the gourd.
Extract from : « The Silent Bullet » by Arthur B. Reeve

During all this, some added to the noise by rattling pebbles in a gourd.
Extract from : « The Adventures of Daniel Boone: the Kentucky rifleman » by Uncle Philip

When the gourd is all flourishing, a worm may unseen be preying at its root!
Extract from : « Memories of Bethany » by John Ross Macduff

I asked for food and water, and 254 one of them brought a gourd and some meat.
Extract from : « A Virginia Scout » by Hugh Pendexter

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