calabash

cal·a·bash

noun \ˈka-lə-ˌbash\

Definition of CALABASH

1

: a tropical American tree (Crescentia cujete) of the bignonia family; also : its large hard-shelled globose fruit

2

: gourd; especially : one whose hard shell is used for a utensil

3

: a utensil (as a bottle or dipper) made from the shell of a calabash

Origin of CALABASH

French & Spanish; French calebasse gourd, from Spanish calabaza

First Known Use: 1596

Rhymes with CALABASH

balderdash, diaper rash, mountain ash, nettle rash, petty cash, soda ash, sour mash, succotash