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pumpkin

[puhmp-kin, puhng-kin] / ˈpʌmp kɪn, ˈpʌŋ kɪn /
NOUN
vegetable
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"And then to give it some crunch, we used pumpkin seeds in there as well."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

We fold pumpkin into pie and call it tradition.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Homeboy said it plans to maintain the exterior of the Spanish-style property and will continue selling the well-known pumpkin bread and candy, though there might be gaps in service during the transition.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Not only is it real, Indiana is the rare Cinderella whose carriage didn’t turn back into a pumpkin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

They were scattered here and there among untidy stands of mealies, rioting pumpkin vines, and sweet potatoes.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer