English Explanatory Dictionary

snake gourd

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The vine Trichosanthes cucumerina, found across much of southern and southeastern Asia, from Pakistan to southern China to northern Australia.
  2. The long fruit of this vine, which is used as food, in medicine, and in crafting didgeridoos.

Word forms

snake gourd snake gourds

Synonyms

serpent gourd padwal
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