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Meaning of pumpkin
The primary meaning of the word "pumpkin" refers to a type of fruit that belongs to the gourd family, typically orange in color and often used in cooking and decoration.
Etymology of pumpkin
The word "pumpkin" originates from the French word "pompon", which is derived from the Latin "pepo", meaning melon, and the Greek word "pepon", also meaning melon.
The term "pumpkin" has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to a type of gourd or squash, and has since become a common term in many languages.
Synonyms
gourd
squash
melon
calabash
vegetable
fruit
marrow
courgette
zucchini
acorn squash
butternut squash
hubbard squash
spaghetti squash
sweet dumpling
ornamental gourd
decorative squash
autumn squash
winter squash
vining plant
trailing plant
climbing plant
edible plant
culinary plant
orange gourd
yellow gourd
green gourd
blue hubbard
turban squash
crookneck squash
Definitions
- A fruit of the gourd family, typically orange in color, with a smooth rind and sweet flesh, often used in cooking and decoration.
- A plant that produces pumpkins, with a trailing or climbing stem and large leaves.
Usage Examples
- The pumpkin pie was a traditional dessert at the Thanksgiving dinner.
- The garden was filled with a variety of pumpkins, including acorn squash and butternut squash.
- The pumpkin was carved with a spooky face and placed on the porch for Halloween.
Antonyms
tomato
pepper
onion
garlic
mushroom
eggplant
okra
corn
bean
pea
carrot
potato
turnip
parsnip
beet
radish
cabbage
broccoli
cauliflower
kale
spinach
lettuce
celery
asparagus
rhubarb
strawberry
raspberry
blueberry