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A pumpkin is a large orange gourd related to the squash and muskmelon. They are popularly used in pies and soups. The seeds, which are known as "pepitas" are often husked and roasted to produce a nutty snack food.

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Other Names: 南瓜 (Chinese), カボチャ (Japanese), اليقطين (Arabic), Тыква (Russian), Calabaza (Spanish) All Translations
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Pumpkin is a gourd-like squash of the genus ''Cucurbita'' and the family ''Cucurbitaceae'' (which also includes gourds). It is a common name of or can refer to cultivars of any one of the species ''Cucurbita pepo'', ''Cucurbita mixta'', ''Cucurbita maxima'', and ''Cucurbita moschata''. They are typically orange or yellow and have many creases running from the stem to the bottom. They have a thick shell on the outside, with seeds and pulp on the inside.

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