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Definition of bitter gourd

bitter gourd

Plural:bitter gourds
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1

The edible, warty, oblong fruit of a tropical and subtropical vine, known for its extremely bitter taste and extensive use in Asian, African, and Caribbean cuisines.

Example

"She prepared a traditional stir-fry by tossing sliced bitter gourd with garlic and fermented black beans."

2

The tropical and subtropical vine itself, belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, widely cultivated across Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible, distinctly bitter fruit.

Example

"The farmer built a sturdy trellis to support the rapidly climbing bitter gourd during the summer monsoon."

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• Nearby Words

bitrate
bitsy
bitter
bitter gourd
bitter melon
bittercress
bitterling

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bitter gourd. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bitter-gourd
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