pumpkinseed

American  

[puhmp-kin-seed, puhng-kin-] / ˈpʌmp kɪnˌsid, ˈpʌŋ kɪn- /

noun

1. the seed of the pumpkin.

2. a freshwater sunfish, Lepomis gibbosus, of eastern North America.

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pumpkinseed British  

/ ˈpʌmpkɪnˌsiːd /

noun

1. the seed of the pumpkin

2. a common North American freshwater sunfish, Lepomis gibbosus, with brightly coloured markings: family Centrarchidae

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Etymology

Origin of pumpkinseed

First recorded in 1775–85; pumpkin + seed

Example Sentences

For carving and pumpkinseed roasting, standard jack-o’-lantern, or field, pumpkins will do just fine, but for eating, look for small, round “sugar pumpkins” or “pie pumpkins.”

From New York Times

She took orders for her pumpkinseed pâté modeled on a traditional Mayan dish, and her Oaxacan-inspired cashew cheese.

From New York Times

Black bass are fair to good on Texas rigs, shakyheads and pumpkinseed jigs.

From Washington Times

Black bass are good on smoke grubs, pumpkinseed Whacky Sticks, and Texas rigged chartreuse finesse worms early.

From Washington Times

Black bass are fair to good on Texas rigged pumpkinseed worms, jigs and lipless crankbaits.

From Washington Times