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pumpkinseed

Pumpkinseed (noun) means a North American sunfish; Lepomis gibbosus.

noun
1
A North American sunfish; Lepomis gibbosus.
2
A type of small riverboat.
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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 North American sunfish; Lepomis gibbosus.

What are the different meanings of pumpkinseed?

"pumpkinseed" has 2 main meanings: 1. A North American sunfish; Lepomis gibbosus; 2. A type of small riverboat.

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