noun
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the seed of the pumpkin
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a common North American freshwater sunfish, Lepomis gibbosus, with brightly coloured markings: family Centrarchidae
Etymology
Origin of pumpkinseed
Example Sentences
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I made a North Carolina goat ragu with pumpkin fazzoletti and pumpkin seed pesto.
From Salon • Aug. 6, 2024
Genevieve Ko’s pick is pasta with pumpkin seed pesto, particularly because it’s designed to be made ahead and eaten chilled.
From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2022
This means that you can’t begin your quest for pumpkin greatness with just any pumpkin seed.
From Washington Post • Oct. 15, 2021
For National Pumpkin Seed Day on Wednesday, Oct 6., make this savory and satisfying entrée of pumpkin seed pesto sirloin with spicy coconut roasted sweet potatoes.
From Fox News • Oct. 6, 2021
The man lined up three walnut shells and placed a pumpkin seed under one.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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