Definition

A type of freshwater fish found in North America, known for its round, orange body and red spots on its gills.

Example

We caught a pumpkinseed while fishing at the lake.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a pumpkinseed fish in the lake?

No, I haven't! What do they look like?

They have a bright orange body with a cool red spot on their gills.

That sounds interesting! I should look for them next time I go fishing.

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Root Explanation

Pumpkinseed is formed from "pumpkin" (from the French *pompon*, meaning a type of gourd) and "seed" (from Old English *sǣd*, meaning the reproductive part of a plant). The word refers to the seed of the pumpkin plant.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word for a type of gourd, 'pumpkin', combined with 'seed', which is the reproductive part of a plant. This helps you remember that a pumpkinseed is the seed from a pumpkin.

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