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pepo

Syllabification: (pe·po)

Pronunciation: /ˈpēpō/

Definition of pepo

noun (plural pepos)

any fleshy, watery fruit of the melon or cucumber type, with numerous seeds and a firm rind.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin, literally 'pumpkin', from Greek pepōn (from pepōn sikuos 'ripe gourd')

pepo in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of pepo in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

peperomia
Pepin III
pepino
peplos
peplum
pepo
pepper
pepper dulse
pepper mill
pepper pot
pepper shaker

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More results for pepo

C. pepo in pumpkin US. Eng
Cucurbita pepo in gourd US. Eng
Cucurbita pepo in summer squash US. Eng

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leporine

/ ˈlepəˌrīn

adjective

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