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lagenaria siceraria

 

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Noun lagenaria siceraria has 1 sense
  1. bottle gourd, calabash, Lagenaria siceraria - Old World climbing plant with hard-shelled bottle-shaped gourds as fruits
    --1 is a kind of gourd, gourd vine
    --1 is a member of Lagenaria, genus Lagenaria

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Lagenaria siceraria

Definition: Lagenaria siceraria, commonly known as bottle gourd or calabash gourd, is a vine-like plant from the Cucurbitaceae family. It is cultivated for its large, hard-shelled, bottle-shaped fruit that can be used for various purposes.

Usage Examples:

1. Noun - Botanical Sense:

  • The lagenaria siceraria is a fast-growing plant that thrives in warm climates.
  • Botanists study the different varieties and growing conditions of lagenaria siceraria.
  • Please pass me the lagenaria siceraria seeds; I want to plant them in my garden.

2. Noun - Culinary Sense:

  • One of the traditional dishes in some cultures includes stuffed lagenaria siceraria with delicious fillings.
  • Many recipes call for lagenaria siceraria to make soups, curries, and stews.
  • The flesh of mature lagenaria siceraria is commonly used as a vegetable in various cuisines.

3. Adjective - Popular Sense:

  • The lagenaria siceraria plant is renowned for its versatility and numerous uses.
  • Many people decorate their homes with lagenaria siceraria as a part of their autumnal displays.
  • Artisans carve intricate designs on dried lagenaria siceraria to make artistic creations.

4. Adjective - Local Sense:

  • In certain regions, lagenaria siceraria fruits are used to create traditional musical instruments.
  • The lagenaria siceraria festival is celebrated every year to honor the agricultural heritage of the community.
  • The locals believed that lagenaria siceraria had medicinal properties and used it for various remedies.

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