Gourd also known as a vegetable pear Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, September 16, 2017 · 40-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, September 16, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 16, 2017 · 40-Down · 7 letters
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Sicyos edulis, a tropical American perennial herbaceous vine having tendrils, tuberous roots, and a green, pear-shaped fruit cooked as a vegetable.
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