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gourd

The correct spelling is gourd.

How to pronounce gourd

/ɡɔːd/
noun

IPA: /ɡɔːd/

Say it like: Gow-rd

The correct spelling is gourd. Any of the trailing or climbing vines producing fruit with a hard rind or shell, from the genera Lagenaria and Cucurbita (in Cucurbitaceae). For example: "I got so stoned last night. I was out of my gourd."

Usage Examples

I got so stoned last night. I was out of my gourd.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any of the trailing or climbing vines producing fruit with a hard rind or shell, from the genera Lagenaria and Cucurbita (in Cucurbitaceae).
  2. 2.A hard-shelled fruit from a plant in Lagenaria or Cucurbita.
  3. 3.The dried and hardened shell of such fruit, made into a drinking vessel, bowl, spoon, or other objects designed for use or decoration.
  4. 4.Any of the climbing or trailing plants from the family Cucurbitaceae, which includes watermelon, pumpkins, and cucumbers.
  5. 5.Loaded dice.

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