The meaning of Cucurbit and additional information.

Cucurbit(n.) Alt. of Cucurbite

Cucurbite(n.) A vessel or flask for distillation, used with, or forming part of, an alembic; a matrass; -- originally in the shape of a gourd, with a wide mouth. See Alembic.

Cucurbitive(a.) Having the shape of a gourd seed; -- said of certain small worms.