Thursday, April 21, 2011

Types of Gourds

English names and their Assamese equivalents, I think.
  1. Ash/Wax/White gourd : Lao bishesh / kumora (winter melon)
  2. Bitter gourd : Tita kerela
  3. Bottle gourd : Jati lao
  4. Ivy gourd : Tendli / Kunduli
  5. Pointed gourd : Potol
  6. Ridge gourd : Jika (ridged luffa)
  7. Sponge gourd : Bhul (luffa)
  8. Sweet gourd : Ronga lao (pumpkin)
  9. Teasle gourd : Bhat kerela