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gourds

  • plural
    of gourd.
    gourd
    noun
    the hard-shelled fruit of any of various plants, especially those of Lagenaria siceraria white-flowered gourd, or bottle gourd, whose dried shell is used for bowls and other utensils, and Cucurbita pepo yellow-flowered gourd, used ornamentally.

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Farmers arrived at dawn with tomatoes, gourds, chillies, lemons and melons.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

Earlier research from Inui and his team revealed that gourds contain a type of protein that binds to pollutants, allowing them to move through the plant's tissues.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2025

“People love the grand prize pumpkins,” she said of the 50-75 pound gourds she sells for $185.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025

The dining table, which is the star of the holiday, can be decorated with an eye-catching centerpiece that contains candles, greenery, pumpkins and gourds.

From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2024

Something pulled within him when he saw their bags had been left fully stocked with rations and their water gourds full.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray