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Synonyms for gourd


Grammar : Noun
Spell : gawrd, gohrd, goo rd
Phonetic Transcription : gɔrd, goʊrd, gʊərd

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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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