Definitions for Pumpkin
ˈpʌmp kɪn or, commonly, ˈpʌŋ kɪnpump·kin

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pumpkin, pumpkin vine, autumn pumpkin, Cucurbita peponoun

   a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes

2. pumpkinnoun

   usually large pulpy deep-yellow round fruit of the squash family maturing in late summer or early autumn

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. pumpkinnoun

   A domesticated plant, Cucurbita pepo similar in growth pattern, foliage, flower, and fruit to the squash or melon.

2. pumpkinnoun

   The round yellow or orange fruit of this plant.

3. pumpkinnoun

   Any of a number of cultivars from the genus Cucurbita; known in the US as winter squash.

4. pumpkinnoun

   A term of endearment for someone small and cute.

5. Etymology: From pompon, from pepo, from πέπων, from πέπων, from πέπτω.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pumpkin

   A pumpkin is a vernacular term for mature winter squash of species and varieties in the genus Cucurbita that has culinary and cultural significance but no agreed upon botanical or scientific meaning. The term pumpkin is sometimes used interchangeably with "squash" or "winter squash", and is commonly used for cultivars of Cucurbita argyrosperma, Cucurbita ficifolia, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata, and Cucurbita pepo.Native to North America (northeastern Mexico and the southern United States), C. pepo pumpkins are one of the oldest domesticated plants, having been used as early as 7,000 to 5,500 BC. Today, pumpkins of varied species are widely grown for food, as well as for aesthetic and recreational purposes. The pumpkin's thick shell contains edible seeds and pulp. Pumpkin pie, for instance, is a traditional part of Thanksgiving meals in Canada and the United States, and pumpkins are frequently carved as jack-o'-lanterns for decoration around Halloween, although commercially canned pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie fillings are usually made of different pumpkin varieties from those used for jack-o'-lanterns.

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1. pumpkin

   A pumpkin is a type of squash plant that is part of the Cucurbitaceae family, known for its round, vibrant orange fruit that is harvested in the fall. Pumpkins have thick shells with seeds and pulp on the inside. They are cultivated around the world for a variety of reasons including commercial, decorative, and agricultural purposes. They are commonly associated with Halloween and Thanksgiving, and are often carved into jack-o'-lanterns or used in recipes like pies, soups and breads.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pumpkinnoun

   a well-known trailing plant (Cucurbita pepo) and its fruit, -- used for cooking and for feeding stock; a pompion

2. Etymology: [For older pompion, pompon, OF. pompon, L. pepo, peponis, Gr. , properly, cooked by the sun, ripe, mellow; -- so called because not eaten till ripe. Cf. Cook, n.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pumpkin

   A pumpkin is a gourd-like squash of the genus Cucurbita and the family Cucurbitaceae. It commonly refers to cultivars of any one of the species Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita maxima, and Cucurbita moschata, and is native to North America. They typically have a thick, orange or yellow shell, creased from the stem to the bottom, containing the seeds and pulp. Pumpkins are widely grown for commercial use, and are used both in food and recreation. Pumpkin pie, for instance, is a traditional part of Thanksgiving meals in the United States, and pumpkins are frequently carved as decorations around Halloween. A pumpkin that has a little face carved in it and hollowed out and decorated with candles inside is known as a jack o'lantern; these are often used at Halloween, for example, to decorate windows. In Australian English, the name 'pumpkin' generally refers to the broader category called winter squash in North America.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pumpkin

   pump′kin, n. a plant of the gourd family and its fruit.—Also Pump′ion. [A corr. of O. Fr. pompon—L. pepō—Gr. pepōn, ripe.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pumpkin

   Cucurbita pepo, a useful vegetable for sea use.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pumpkin

   A type of cultivar, plant and seed.

   Pumpkin is eaten and used worldwide for various purposes which include soup, pie, pumpkin oil, livestock feed etc.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on August 7, 2016  

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1. pumpkin

   Song lyrics by pumpkin -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by pumpkin on the Lyrics.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Squash
   • Vegetable

How to pronounce Pumpkin?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Pumpkin in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Pumpkin in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Pumpkin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Pumpkin in a Sentence

1. Gigi Hadid:

   I always make pies for Thanksgiving. I'm the pie girl, i love rhubarb pie, I love apple pie and pumpkin pie and blackberry pie — but sometimes that mixes with the rhubarb into one [pie].

2. Jim Davis:

   Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie.”

3. Cindy Jarrin:

   We would have lunches and celebrate each other’s birthdays and have our coffee – maybe way too many during Pumpkin Spice Latte season, cindy Jarrin actually threw me a birthday party one year at the office.

4. Jim White:

   Pumpkin seeds are high in vitamin A, vitamin B (including thiamin, riboflavin), vitamin C, vitamin K, niacin, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and protein, they are also high in magnesium, manganese, zinc, potassium, and copper.

5. Marci Clow:

   On the seed front, pumpkin seeds specifically are a rich source of zinc, which is good for immune health, and phytosterols, which have been linked to prostate health.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Pumpkin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pumpkin
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumpkin
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pumpkin
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Pumpkin
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Pumpkin
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Pumpkin