gourde
- The basic monetary unit of Haiti, divided into 100 centimes. nounThe price of the item was listed as 50 gourdes.After exchanging my dollars, I received several gourdes in return.
- A type of gourd, a plant of the family Cucurbitaceae, which is often used for decoration or as a container. nounThe artisan crafted a beautiful vase from a dried gourde.In some cultures, a gourde is used as a musical instrument.