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Definition of pepita

pepita

/pɛˈpiːtə/
pe · pi · ta
Plural:pepitas
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• noun

1

North American An edible seed of a pumpkin or squash, typically dried or roasted and eaten as a snack or used as a culinary ingredient, especially in Mexican cuisine.

Example

"She sprinkled roasted pepitas over the salad to add a satisfying crunch."

2

A small nugget of natural gold, typically found in a riverbed or placer deposit.

Example

"The prospector rejoiced upon finding a shiny pepita at the bottom of his panning dish."

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• Rhymes for pepita

• Nearby Words

peperoncini
peperoncino
pepino
pepita
pepper
pepper jack
peppercorn

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from American Spanish 'pepita' (meaning 'nugget' or 'small seed'), functioning as a diminutive of 'pepa' (seed or pip).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pepita. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pepita
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