calabash

noun cal·a·bash \ˈka-lə-ˌbash\

Definition of CALABASH

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

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

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

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French & Spanish; French calebasse gourd, from Spanish calabaza

First Known Use: 1596

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