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pumpkinseed

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Pumpkinseed (noun) means a sunfish native to North America, Lepomis gibbosus.

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1
A sunfish native to North America, Lepomis gibbosus.
2
A small boat used on rivers.
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Etymology

From pumpkin + seed. The fish is so named for its small body that is shaped much like a pumpkin seed.

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What is the meaning of pumpkinseed?
"pumpkinseed" (noun) means a sunfish native to North America, Lepomis gibbosus.
What are the different meanings of pumpkinseed?
"pumpkinseed" has 2 main meanings: 1. A sunfish native to North America, Lepomis gibbosus; 2. A small boat used on rivers.
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