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Definition of fluted gourd

fluted gourd

Plural:fluted gourds
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1

The edible leafy shoots and oil-rich seeds of Telfairia occidentalis, widely used in West African cuisine to prepare hearty soups and stews.

Example

"The chef chopped fresh fluted gourd leaves to stir into the simmering Nigerian vegetable soup."

2

A tropical climbing vine (Telfairia occidentalis) of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, native to West Africa and characterized by large, deeply ridged, pale green fruits.

Example

"Farmers in southern Nigeria often train the fluted gourd vine over wooden trellises to maximize leaf harvest."

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• Nearby Words

flustery
flute
fluted
fluted gourd
flutelike
fluting
flutist

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