Gourd

But along with it there exists a power which I term a Gourd; and along with this Gourd there exists a power which again I term

ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus 1819-1893 2001

The tape-worm dwells in the intestines of animals, and grows old at one extremity, producing an infinite series of young ones at the other; the separate joints have been called Gourd-worms, each of which possesses a mouth of its own, and organs of digestion.

The Temple of Nature; or, the Origin of Society A Poem, with Philosophical Notes Erasmus Darwin 1766

I merely mention this to point out that "Gourd," though probably originally derived from the fruit, is not the fruit here, but is an instrument of gambling.

The plant-lore & garden-craft of Shakespeare Henry Nicholson Ellacombe 1868

“They call that bunch of stars the Drinking Gourd,” he said.

Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011

“They call that bunch of stars the Drinking Gourd,” he said.

Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011

Bitter Gourd with Pigeon Pea-Tamarind Sauce (Pahakai Pitlai Kozhumbu) (Toor Dal – split pigeon peas - Cajanus cajan, Chana Dal – split skinless Desi chickpeas - Cicer arietinum, and Urad Dal – split black gram – Vigna mungo) 7.

Beans: A History and My Legume Love Affair Ninth Helping Round-Up Laurie Constantino 2009

Bitter Gourd with Pigeon Pea-Tamarind Sauce (Pahakai Pitlai Kozhumbu) (Toor Dal – split pigeon peas - Cajanus cajan, Chana Dal – split skinless Desi chickpeas - Cicer arietinum, and Urad Dal – split black gram – Vigna mungo) 7.

Archive 2009-04-01 Laurie Constantino 2009

“They call that bunch of stars the Drinking Gourd,” he said.

Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011

Nov. 28: "Wally Szyndler, a Retrospective" Gourd masks and vessels are among the works by Szyndler, who died this summer.

A sampling from area museum exhibits Post 2010

“They call that bunch of stars the Drinking Gourd,” he said.

Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011