pump
kin
noun
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a large thick-skinned and round fruit with orange-yellow flesh and edible seeds
B1
A pumpkin is a large, round or oval-shaped vegetable with a thick, orange or yellow skin and stringy pulp inside. It is commonly associated with autumn and Halloween decorations, as well as Thanksgiving dishes. Pumpkins are versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory recipes. They can be roasted, boiled, steamed, or pureed, and used to make soups, pies, bread, muffins, and other baked goods. Pumpkin seeds can also be roasted and eaten as a snack. Pumpkins are rich in vitamins, particularly vitamin A and vitamin C, as well as fiber and antioxidants.
- He carved a spooky face on the pumpkin and placed it on the front porch.
- He roasted chunks of pumpkin in the oven with olive oil and spices for a flavorful side dish.
- The farmer's market had a display of pumpkins in various shapes and sizes for sale.
- She pureed cooked pumpkin to make a creamy soup with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.
- They harvested pumpkins from the garden to make homemade pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.
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a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
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