pumpkin
UK: ˈpʌmpkɪn | US: ˈpʌmpkɪn
n. a large, round, orange-yellow fruit with a thick rind, edible flesh, and many seeds, typically used as a vegetable in cooking
n. (informal) a term of endearment, often for a loved one
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The word "pumpkin" traces back to the obsolete French pompon (derived from Latin pepō, meaning "melon" or "gourd"), which referred to a round fruit. The suffix -kin (a diminutive in Middle English) was added, likely to emphasize its small or endearing quality. Over time, the spelling shifted to "pumpkin," and the word became associated specifically with the orange-yellow gourd we know today. The term also gained affectionate usage in English, reflecting its playful, rounded form.
She baked a delicious pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.
The children carved funny faces into the pumpkins for Halloween.
He affectionately called his daughter "pumpkin" as a nickname.
Pumpkin soup is a popular dish in autumn.
The farmer grew giant pumpkins for the county fair.