Cucurbite

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CIDE DICTIONARY

Cucurbite, n. [L. cucurbita a gourd: cf. F. cucurbite. See Gourd.].

A vessel or flask for distillation, used with, or forming part of, an alembic; a matrass; -- originally in the shape of a gourd, with a wide mouth. See Alembic. [1913 Webster]

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