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‖ ˈpotiron Obs.
[F. potiron (dial. potron, poturon) a kind of large champignon; also, a kind of pumpkin: origin unknown.]
A kind of pumpkin: see quots.
1719London & Wise Compl. Gard. 323 Citrules, or Pumpions, Harts Horn Sallet, Potirons, or flat Pumpeons, Parsnipe, Leeks, &c. keep their Places nine Months. Ibid. 324 Citruls or Pumpions, Potirons or comon Pumpions, Garlick and Shallots. |