calabash (Meaning)

Wordnet

calabash (n)

round gourd of the calabash tree

tropical American evergreen that produces large round gourds

Old World climbing plant with hard-shelled bottle-shaped gourds as fruits

bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd

a pipe for smoking; has a curved stem and a large bowl made from a calabash gourd

Webster

calabash (n.)

The common gourd (plant or fruit).

The fruit of the calabash tree.

A water dipper, bottle, bascket, or other utensil, made from the dry shell of a calabash or gourd.

Synonyms & Antonyms of calabash

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calabash Sentence Examples

  1. In some cultures, calabash gourds are fashioned into traditional musical instruments.
  2. The artisan skillfully carved intricate designs into the surface of the calabash.
  3. Calabash plants produce large, round fruits that are commonly used for various purposes.
  4. A calabash bowl was passed around the gathering, filled with steaming soup.
  5. The village elders stored precious items in hollowed-out calabashes for safekeeping.
  6. The sound of water sloshing inside the calabash indicated it was full and ready for drinking.
  7. Calabash trees provide shade and shelter in arid regions.
  8. We decorated the outdoor patio with hanging calabash lanterns for the evening celebration.
  9. The artist painted a vibrant scene on the dried calabash, turning it into a unique piece of art.
  10. Traditional medicine practitioners often use calabash extracts in herbal remedies.

FAQs About the word calabash

round gourd of the calabash tree, tropical American evergreen that produces large round gourds, Old World climbing plant with hard-shelled bottle-shaped gourds

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In some cultures, calabash gourds are fashioned into traditional musical instruments.

The artisan skillfully carved intricate designs into the surface of the calabash.

Calabash plants produce large, round fruits that are commonly used for various purposes.

A calabash bowl was passed around the gathering, filled with steaming soup.