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Meaning of shepherd's gourd | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A traditional, often hourglass-shaped container for carrying water, originally made from a hollowed-out, dried gourd; later copied in clay and ceramic, featuring a wide neck for tying a rope, serving as an iconic symbol for travelers,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.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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