shepherd's gourd
A traditional, often hourglass-shaped container for carrying water, originally made…A traditional, often hourglass-shaped container for carrying water, originally made from a hollowed-out, dried gourd; later copied in clay and ceramic, featuring a wide neck for tying a rope, serving as an iconic symbol for travelers,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.
Meaning
1 sensesA traditional, often hourglass-shaped container for carrying water, originally made from a hollowed-out, dried gourd; later copied in clay and ceramic, featuring a wide neck for tying a rope, serving as an iconic symbol for travelers,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.
Forms
plural: shepherd's gourds| Singular | shepherd's gourd |
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Synonyms
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3 related wordsSee also
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