shepherd's gourd
shepherd's gourd noun: a traditional, often hourglass-shaped container for carrying water, originally made from a hollowed-out, dried gourd; later copied in clay and ceramic, featuring a wide neck for tying a rope, serving as an iconic symbol for travelers, especially pilgrims on the Way of Saint James in Spain and France.
Noun
shepherd's gourd (plural shepherd's gourds)
- A traditional, often hourglass-shaped container for carrying water, originally made from a hollowed-out, dried gourd; later copied in clay and ceramic, featuring a wide neck for tying a rope, serving as an iconic symbol for travelers, especially pilgrims on the Way of Saint James in Spain and France.
Synonyms of shepherd's gourd
Forms of shepherd's gourd
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Questions about shepherd's gourd
- What does shepherd's gourd mean?
- Shepherd's gourd means a traditional, often hourglass-shaped container for carrying water, originally made from a hollowed-out, dried gourd; later copied in clay and ceramic, featuring a wide neck for tying a rope, serving as an iconic symbol for travelers, especially pilgrims on the Way of Saint James in Spain and France.
- What part of speech is shepherd's gourd?
- Shepherd's gourd is a noun.
- What is the plural of shepherd's gourd?
- The plural of shepherd's gourd is shepherd's gourds.
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