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The gourd is a large, tubular-shaped vegetable that is more commonly found in tropical climates. The word gourd comes from the Spanish word gordo, which means “fat” or “large.” Gourds are commonly used as spices, water storage vessels, and musical instruments. It is also known as a fruit of the squash family. The saying, “House grow high.
The devil can’t find you,” refers to how gourds can be used to hide you from the eyes of the devil. If you are on your own land and have no means of protection, you will be vulnerable to anyone who may want to do harm to you. However, if you have a house with walls and a door, it will give you some security so that you are not completely defenseless.
Gourds can also be used in building homes because they are sturdy and heavy enough to hold the weight of the walls without collapsing under its own weight.
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