Meaning
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.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
Borrowed from Spanish pepita.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pumpkin seedpumpkinseed
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: