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

Examples of pepita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The garlic flavor is yummy, with salty popcorn, pretzels, and pepitas over a base of plain cereal. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2024 Stir the pepita mixture, drizzling in the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024 Commonly called pepitas, shelled pumpkin seeds are popular in Mexico, both as an ingredient in cooking and as a snack. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023 Cook for 3 minutes, stirring once, until pepitas are toasted. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023 The traditional sugar pan de muerto is $7, their pepita praline version is $8 and their stuffed pan de muerto with guava and camote cream is $10. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2023 In a medium bowl combine pepitas, oil, salt, paprika, if using, and pepper; toss to coat well. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023 Squash and chiles are native to both the Western U.S. and Mexico; pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and pomegranate seeds are common in south of the border cooking. Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 12 Oct. 2023 Combine pepitas, sugar, and butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2023

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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