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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This filling salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, with chewy, nutty barley, snappy snow peas, creamy avocado, crunchy seasoned pepitas and a tangy lemony, minty yogurt dressing. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025 Pumpkin Seeds 154 milligrams of magnesium per ounce, or 37% of the DV Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are packed with magnesium, providing 37% of your daily needs per ounce.5 These tiny seeds also pack an impressive amount of protein, with the same serving containing 8.45 grams. Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Mar. 2025 In Spanish, they are known as pepitas and are the star of many Mexican sauces and dishes. Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024 Pumpkin soup is protein-heavy with the backing of red lentils and coconut milk, accented with pepitas and a fatty swirl of Aleppo oil. Kendyl Kearly, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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