Calabash

[kal-ah-bash]

Definition

The hard-shelled gourds from the calabash tree, used for bowls and crafts.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Rasta eat him meal outa a natural calabash bowl.
English:
The Rastafarian eats his meal out of a natural calabash bowl.

Patois:
Wi carve di calabash fi mek a nice ornament.
English:
We carved the calabash to make a nice ornament.

Usage Tip

Refers to the fruit shell of Crescentia cujete, historically used as bowls, cups, and instruments.

Patois Synonym: gourd
English Synonym: gourd bowl; utensil

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