pepo
pe·po
noun \ˈpē-(ˌ)pō\ plural pepos
Definition of PEPO
: an indehiscent fleshy one-celled many-seeded berry (as a pumpkin, squash, melon, or cucumber) that has a hard rind and is the characteristic fruit of the gourd family
See Origin of PEPO
Latin, a melon — more at pumpkin
First Known Use: circa 1859
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