GOURD


Meaning of GOURD in English

[ gʊəd , gɔ:d ]

■ noun

1》 a large fleshy fruit with a hard skin.

↘a drinking vessel or water container made from the hollowed and dried skin of a ~.

2》 a climbing or trailing plant which bears ~s. [ Cucurbita and other genera.]

Phrases

out of one's ~ N. Amer. informal

1》 out of one's mind; crazy.

2》 under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Derivatives

~ful noun ( plural ~fuls ).

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~e , based on L. cucurbita .

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