What does calabash mean?
nounA type of gourd, typically large and round, often used as a container or musical instrument. A calabash is also a term used in some African cultures to refer to a type of ancestral spirit or ancestral home.
Example
"The calabash was used as a makeshift drum in the traditional African dance."
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