According to Merriam-Webster: Definition of GOURD 1: any of a family (Cucurbitaceae, the gourd family) of chiefly herbaceous tendril-bearing vines including the cucumber, melon, squash, and pumpkin 2: the fruit of a gourd : pepo; especially : any of various hard-rinded inedible fruits of plants of two genera (Lagenaria and Cucurbita) often used for ornament or for vessels and utensils. Origin of GOURD Middle English gourde, from Anglo-French gurde, … Continue reading "Gordy wanted you to know!"