Where does “gourd” come from?
Gourd comes from Anglo-Norman gurde, from Middle English gourde, though the ultimate origin and original meaning remain uncertain.
gourd (English): Any of the trailing or climbing vines producing...
Definitions
- Any of the trailing or climbing vines producing...
Ancestry of “gourd”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | gourde | — |
| 2 | Old French | gourde | — |
| 3 | Latin | cucurbita | gourd, cucurbit, including watermelon; dolt |
Words derived from “gourd”