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Definition of pepita
pepita
/pɛˈpiːtə/
pe · pi · ta
Plural:pepitas
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CEFR
C1
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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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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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from American Spanish 'pepita' (meaning 'nugget' or 'small seed'), functioning as a diminutive of 'pepa' (seed or pip).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pepita. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pepita