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pumpkin Definition

pump·kin (pumpkin, pum-; nonstandard puŋ-)

noun

  1. a large, round, orange-yellow, edible fruit with many seeds
  2. the vine (Cucurbita pepo) of the gourd family on which it grows
  3. Brit. any of several varieties of squash (Cucurbita moschata and C. maxima)

Etymology: altered (infl. by -kin) < pumpion < MFr pompon < L pepo < Gr pepōn, lit., cooked by the sun, ripe (hence a gourd not eaten until ripe), akin to peptein: see pepsin

pumpkin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • carve: The annual Pumpkin Parade always attracts lots of entries for the most imaginatively carved pumpkin.
  • grow: You don't have to have grown the pumpkin yourself.
  • eat: As it is not indigenous to the British shores the vast majority of the British population have never eaten pumpkin!
  • cut: Cut the pumpkin or squash into 1 cm / ½ inch dice.
  • add: Bring to the boil and then simmer for just 30 minutes, add the pumpkin and spicy sausage and simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • buy: We use a homemade gadget, but I think you can buy pumpkin carving kits.

Adjective modifier

  • canned: Would we be able to obtain canned pumpkin for instance?
  • giant: The giant pumpkin is also on it's travels.
  • small: Select several small pumpkins about four to six inches in diameter.
  • little: Pumpkin Basket This sturdy little pumpkin can hold popcorn for a pumpkin party or be a home for a paper puppet mouse.
  • large: Types of tomatoes widely available include: Beefsteak tomatoes Large, pumpkin -shaped tomatoes, with a deep red, orangey color.
  • good: There will be a daily competition for children to see who can carve the best pumpkin.

Modifies a noun

  • risotto: I followed with pumpkin risotto, which I consider the ultimate test of an Italian restaurant.
  • puree: Squash is the main ingredient in canned pumpkin puree.
  • lantern: And the glow from pumpkin lanterns will light up their masks and costumes, proudly made with their mums, dads and teachers.
  • pie: Any flesh you remove can be used to make the pumpkin pie or soup, or added to the dish of roasted vegetables.
  • seed: Using pumpkin seeds in cooking is popular in many cultures.
  • soup: The nursery are hopefully going to make us all some pumpkin soup tomorrow!

Noun used with modifier

  • roast: Eating in Winter food This month Nigel Slater serves up sausage and mash, kipper patties, and roast pumpkin.
  • orange: The dark orange pumpkin meat is used for food.

Browse dictionary entries near pumpkin

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  3. puna
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  5. Punch-and-Judy show
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  7. punch card
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