pepita

/P EH0 P IY1 T AH0/
noun
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    A gold nugget, or pepito.

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