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nounSynonym of winter melon.
Origin
Ash gourds of the Indian subcontinent have a white coating with a rough texture, like the ashes of a fire.
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ash gourd. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ash%20gourd
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