gourd

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Etymology [edit]

From Anglo-Norman gurde, gourde, from Latin cucurbita.

Pronunciation [edit]

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  • (UK) IPA: /ɡʊəd/, /ɡɔːd/
  • (US) IPA: /ɡʊrd/, /ɡɔːrd/

Noun [edit]

gourd (plural gourds)

  1. Any of the climbing or trailing plants from the family Cucurbitaceae, which includes watermelon, pumpkins and cucumbers.
  2. A fruit from a plant that is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family.
  3. The dried and hardened shell of a gourd fruit, made into a drinking vessel, bowl, spoon, or other objects designed for use or decoration.
  4. (slang) Head.
    I got so stoned last night. I was out of my gourd.

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French [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Latin gurdus.

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Adjective [edit]

gourd m (feminine gourde, masculine plural gourds, feminine plural gourdes)

  1. numb

Jèrriais [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Latin gurdus.

Adjective [edit]

gourd m (feminine gourde, masculine plural gourds, feminine plural gourdes)

  1. numb