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crescentia cujete

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun crescentia cujete has 1 sense
  1. calabash, calabash tree, Crescentia cujete - tropical American evergreen that produces large round gourds
    --1 is a kind of tree
    --1 is a member of Crescentia, genus Crescentia

Definitions from the Web

Crescentia Cujete

Description:

Crescentia cujete is a species of tree commonly known as the calabash tree. It belongs to the Bignoniaceae family and is native to tropical regions of the Americas. The tree is characterized by its large, gourd-like fruit which has various uses in local cultures.

Senses:

Noun

1. The calabash tree or the fruit it produces.

Example sentence: The crescentia cujete tree in our backyard provides shade during hot summer days.

Adjective

1. Resembling or relating to the shape or appearance of a crescent, referring to the fruit.

Example sentence: She carved an intricate design on the crescentia cujete gourd.

Uses:

1. Culinary use: The fruit of crescentia cujete is often used to make traditional bowls, cups, or containers due to its hard shell.

Example sentence: They served a delicious Caribbean soup in a crescentia cujete bowl.

2. Decorative use: The dried gourds of crescentia cujete are commonly used as natural ornaments or crafted into artistic pieces.

Example sentence: The artisan painted vibrant patterns on the crescentia cujete gourd, turning it into a beautiful vase.

3. Medicinal use: The plant has a long history of being used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Example sentence: The local healer prepared a herbal tea using crescentia cujete leaves to alleviate stomach pains.

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