Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
calabash
Noun
ˈkaləˌbaSH
Definition
A type of gourd that is often used for making containers and utensils.
Examples
- The artisan carved a beautiful bowl from the calabash.
- She drank her coconut water from a calabash cup.
- The calabash tree grew tall in the tropical garden.
Meaning
Calabash refers to the fruit of the calabash tree, which can be hollowed out and used for various purposes. It can also refer to the tree itself.
Synonyms
- Gourd
- Squash
- Container
