Bitter Gourd

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪtər ɡɔrd/

Definitions of bitter gourd

noun a type of vegetable with a bitter taste, also known as bitter melon

Example Sentences

A1 Bitter gourd is a type of vegetable.

A2 My grandmother grows bitter gourd in her garden.

B1 Many Asian cuisines use bitter gourd in their dishes.

B2 I find the taste of bitter gourd to be an acquired one.

C1 The medicinal properties of bitter gourd are well-known in traditional medicine.

C2 Some people believe that bitter gourd can help regulate blood sugar levels.

Examples of bitter gourd in a Sentence

formal Bitter gourd, also known as bitter melon, is a vegetable commonly used in Asian cuisine.

informal I tried cooking bitter gourd for the first time and it was surprisingly tasty.

slang I can't stand the bitterness of bitter gourd, it's not my cup of tea.

figurative The taste of bitter gourd is like a reminder that not everything in life is sweet.

Grammatical Forms of bitter gourd

• past tense: bitter gourd
• plural: bitter gourds
• comparative: more bitter gourd
• superlative: most bitter gourd
• present tense: bitter gourds
• future tense: will be bitter gourd
• perfect tense: have been bitter gourd
• continuous tense: is being bitter gourd
• singular: bitter gourd
• positive degree: bitter gourd
• infinitive: to bitter gourd
• gerund: bitter gourding
• participle: bitter gourded

Origin and Evolution of bitter gourd

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bitter gourd' originated from the combination of 'bitter' describing the taste of the vegetable and 'gourd' referring to the plant of the Cucurbitaceae family.

Evolution of the word: The term 'bitter gourd' has been used consistently to describe the vegetable known for its bitter taste. Over time, it has become a widely recognized term in English-speaking countries for the vegetable also known as bitter melon or Momordica charantia.