shepherd's gourd

English

Noun

shepherd's gourd (plural shepherd's gourds)

  1. A traditional, often hourglass-shaped container for carrying water, originally made from a hollowed-out, dried gourd; later copied in clay and ceramic, featuring a wide neck for tying a rope, serving as an iconic symbol for travelers, especially pilgrims on the Way of Saint James in Spain and France.
    Synonyms: pilgrim's gourd, shepherd's jug, pumpkin jug, pilgrim's barrel, pilgrim's pumpkin

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