Definition

A type of fruit that has a hard outer skin and soft inside, including varieties like melons, pumpkins, and cucumbers.

Example

The garden was filled with different kinds of pepos, including pumpkins and watermelons.

Conversation

I just bought a really big pepo from the market today.

Oh nice! What kind did you get?

It's a watermelon, perfect for summer.

Sounds delicious! We should have a picnic and enjoy it.

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Root Explanation

Pepo originates from Latin 'peponem' (meaning melon or gourd). The word refers specifically to a type of fruit, particularly those in the gourd family.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for melon, 'peponem', to remember that 'pepo' refers to a type of fruit, especially melons or gourds.

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