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Gourd Meaning in English

word

ˈɡɔɹd
GORD
ɡˈɔːd
GAWD

释义

A gourd is a type of hard-shelled fruit from certain plants, often used for food or to make containers, utensils, or musical instruments when dried.

用法与细微差别

'Gourd' is mainly used for the hard-shelled fruits and their dried forms, not just for edible use. Common in gardening, crafts, and botany. Do not confuse with 'pumpkin', 'squash', or 'melon', which are different types of plants, although related.

例句

The farmer grew a large gourd in his garden.

basic

People dry the gourd to make bowls.

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A gourd can also be eaten as a vegetable.

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He carved a gourd into a musical instrument for the festival.

natural

Her water bottle is actually made from a dried gourd.

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If you shake the dried gourd, you can hear the seeds rattle inside.

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