“Gored” or “Gourd”

Overview

gored / gourd are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

gored: (verb) wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument. (verb) cut into gores.

gourd: (noun) bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd. (noun) any of numerous inedible fruits with hard rinds. (noun) any vine of the family Cucurbitaceae that bears fruits with hard rinds.

Pronunciation

gored: g·AO·r·d

gourd: g·AO·r·d

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