calabash

noun

cal·a·bash | \ˈka-lə-ˌbash

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

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The girls wade into the river with sponges and calabashes for a communal bath, and sit on a sacred stone that affirms their virginity. — Danielle Jackson, Longreads, "The Nigerian, Feminist Designer who Flouts Convention," 12 Feb. 2017 His works are on canvas, calabash gourds and coconut pods, Salahuddin said. — Roxana Popescu, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Tijuana exhibit presents rarely seen slice of Mexican art, culture," 10 Aug. 2017

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The first known use of calabash was in 1596

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