English Explanatory Dictionary

pepita

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An edible seed from a pumpkin or similar squash, which may - after being roasted (and, if needed, shelled) - be eaten as a snack or used as an ingredient in cooking.
  2. A gold nugget, or pepito.
name
  1. A barangay of Alangalang, Leyte, Philippines.

Word forms

pepita pepitas

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish pepita.

Synonyms

pumpkin seed pumpkinseed
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