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Definitions

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.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A barangay of Alangalang, Leyte, Philippines.

Synonyms

All synonyms

pumpkin seedpumpkinseed

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish pepita.

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