gourd

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Noun

1. 1
   Any of the trailing or climbing vines producing fruit with a hard rind or shell, from the genera Lagenaria and Cucurbita (in Cucurbitaceae).
2. 2
   A hard-shelled fruit from a plant in Lagenaria or Cucurbita.
3. 3
   The dried and hardened shell of such fruit, made into a drinking vessel, bowl, spoon, or other objects designed for use or decoration.
4. 4
   Any of the climbing or trailing plants from the family Cucurbitaceae, which includes watermelon, pumpkins, and cucumbers.
5. 5
   Loaded dice.
6. 6
   A person's head.