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pumpkin

/pʌmpkɪn/

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1 · noun

usually large pulpy deep-yellow round fruit of the squash family maturing in late summer or early autumn

南瓜

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A large pumpkin stood by the door with paper leaves tied to it.
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门前摆着一个大南瓜，上面系着纸做的叶子。
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