Definition of Cucurbite. Meaning of Cucurbite. Synonyms of Cucurbite

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Definition of Cucurbite

Cucurbite
Cucurbit Cu*cur"bit Cucurbite Cu*cur"bite(k[-u]*k[^u]r"b[i^]t), n. [L. cucurbita a gourd: cf. F. cucurbite. See Gourd.] (Chem.) A vessel or flask for distillation, used with, or forming part of, an alembic; a matrass; -- originally in the shape of a gourd, with a wide mouth. See Alembic.

Meaning of Cucurbite from wikipedia

- et palestini), watermelon (Melones dulces/insipidi), and bottle gourd (cucurbite) are present for the Cucurbitaceae. Other vegetables include asparagus...
- was decommissioned in 1788. On 24 May 1765 she became a water carrier ("cucurbite" (Fr: flask)). Slave voyage: In 1770 the French government lent Écluse...
- (Inner Traditions, 1997) Anger (Ira), Ploughshares, Winter 1997-98 Squash (Cucurbite) , Ploughshares, Winter 1997-98 Sweet Apples (Poma Mala Dulcia), Ploughshares...