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pepita

/pəˈpiːtə/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

"My mom sprinkled pepita seeds on top of the salad for a crunchy and healthy snack. "
food seed plant vegetable agriculture

Related Words

Illustration riverbed

riverbed noun

/ˈɹɪvɚˌbɛd/

The path where a river runs, or where a river once ran; the bottom earthen part of a river, not including the riverbanks.

"The children found interesting rocks and pebbles in the riverbed. "

Illustration crunchy

crunchy noun

/ˈkɹʌntʃi/

(usually in the plural) A pellet of dry cat food.

"The cat prefers the salmon-flavored crunchy to the chicken-flavored one. "

Illustration cheered

cheered verb

/t͡ʃɪəd/ /t͡ʃɪɹd/

To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.

"We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea."

Illustration shelled

shelled verb

/ʃɛld/ /ʃɛɫd/

To remove the outer covering or shell of something.

"My mom shelled the peas so we could cook them for dinner. "

Illustration sprinkled

sprinkled verb

/ˈsprɪŋkəld/ /ˈsprɪŋkəɫd/

To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).

"The confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes."

Illustration pumpkin

pumpkin noun

/ˈpʌmpkɪn/

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

"For Halloween, we carved a large pumpkin into a scary jack-o'-lantern. "

Illustration cooking

cooking verb

/ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/

To prepare (food) for eating by heating it, often by combining it with other ingredients.

"My mom is cooking dinner for the family tonight. "

Illustration healthy

healthy adjective

/ˈhɛl.θi/

Enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well.

"He was father to three healthy kids."

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

Illustration ingredient

ingredient noun

/ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

"The main ingredient in Grandma's famous chocolate chip cookies is butter. "

Illustration prospector

prospector noun

/pɹəˈspɛktə/ /ˈpɹɑsˌpɛktɚ/

A person who explores or prospects an area in search of mineral deposits, such as gold.

"The prospector searched the mountainside for signs of gold. "

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roasted verb

/ˈɹoʊstɪd/

To cook food by heating in an oven or over a fire without covering, resulting in a crisp, possibly even slightly charred appearance.

"to roast meat on a spit"