pepita

noun

pe·​pi·​ta pe-ˈpē-tä How to pronounce pepita (audio)
: the edible seed of a pumpkin or squash often dried or toasted

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Combine the oats, coconut, almonds and pepitas in a large bowl. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025 During Houston Restaurant Weeks, start with the incredible jicama salad with pepita vinaigrette and pickled mango and/or the Texas wagyu carpaccio with aged gouda and pickled strawberries. Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Five spice pepitas delivered breathy notes of Asian cuisine and, along with the crunch of radish, provided textural contrast to the lithe fish. Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 Add crispy pepitas to soups instead of croutons Bake them in banana nut bread. 3. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pepita

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pepita was in 1942

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“Pepita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pepita. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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