Any of a number of fleshy, many-seeded fruits, such as the melon, pumpkin, cucumber, etc.; esp. an inedible variety whose dried shell serves for cups, dippers, etc.

瓜；南瓜；丝瓜(等)；葫芦。

A vessel made from such a fruit.

瓢器。

The plant bearing the fruit.

南瓜属植物。