noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone Lagenaria siceraria var. gourda (variety of bottle gourd);gourd (container) made from its fruit

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) only applies to ふくべ Lagenaria siceraria var. depressa (variety of bottle gourd)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) archaic gourd;calabash;bottle gourd

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) dried gourd, used as flask