snake gourd
English
editNoun
editsnake gourd (countable and uncountable, plural snake gourds)
- The vine Trichosanthes cucumerina, found across much of southern and southeastern Asia, from Pakistan to southern China to northern Australia.
- The long fruit of this vine, which is used as food, in medicine, and in crafting didgeridoos.
Synonyms
edit- serpent gourd; padwal (rare)
Translations
editplant or produce of Trichosanthes cucumerina
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