“Less dignified, though more descriptive, names for this tropical climbing or trailing herb are dishcloth gourd and vegetable gourd.”

“The smooth luffa which is without ribs is commonly known as dishcloth gourd or sponge gourd.”

“Wax gourd, watermelon, cucumber and towel gourd are full of water and classified as cool food.”

“A gourdful of the drink is taken upon rising in the early morning, and no food is eaten until 10 or 11 o'clock.”

“I guarantee SAT scores would soar if high schoolers knew their academic efforts would be celebrated with a gourdful of mountain-brewed beer.”

“Cephas got a gourdful of water from the pail in the sink, and carried it carefully over to the table.”

“I also enjoy ceramic and porcelain vessels that have the shapes of gourds, vegetables and the like.”

“We decided to not only offer mums and pumpkins in the fall, but also add cushaws, Indian corn, Indian popcorn, broom corn, and gourds.”

“The gardens were in full autumnal splendor as dried flowers and flame bright orange, yellow gourds adorned the gates.”