Pepita

name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A barangay of Alangalang, Leyte, Philippines.
Noun
  1. 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. 2
    A gold nugget, or pepito.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish pepita.

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