pumpkinseed

[ puhmp-kin-seed, puhng-kin- ]

noun

1. the seed of the pumpkin.
2. a freshwater sunfish, Lepomis gibbosus, of eastern North America.

pumpkinseed

/ ˈpʌmpkɪnˌsiːd /

noun

1. the seed of the pumpkin
2. a common North American freshwater sunfish, Lepomis gibbosus, with brightly coloured markings: family Centrarchidae

Word History and Origins

Origin of pumpkinseed¹

First recorded in 1775–85; pumpkin + seed

Example Sentences

She was driving Fox and Pumpkinseed; and he was following behind with the mules.

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So they took out Pumpkinseed and Fox, and Mr. March led them on ahead.

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Immediately after breakfast, Mr. March drove away in the big wagon with Fox and Pumpkinseed.

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One thing he very much enjoyed doing, was taking Fox and Pumpkinseed up to the tops of the high hills to graze.

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Rob rode on Pumpkinseed's back a good part of the way, like a little postilion.

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