PUMPKIN


Meaning of PUMPKIN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpʌmpkɪn ]

n. 1 any of various plants of the genus Cucurbita, esp. C. maxima, with large lobed leaves and tendrils. 2 the large rounded yellow fruit of this with a thick rind and edible flesh. [alt. f. earlier pompon, pumpion f. obs. F po(m)pon f. L pepo -onis f. Gk pepon large melon: see PEPO]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.