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单词 pepino
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Definition of pepino in English:

pepino

nounPlural pepinos pɛˈpiːnəʊpeˈpēnō
  • A spiny plant of the nightshade family, with edible purple-streaked yellow fruit, native to the Andes.

    Solanum muricatum, family Solanaceae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Popular in New Zealand, the pepino is becoming common in some United States markets.
    • Pepinos are high in potassium and are full of vitamin A, B and C.
    • To assemble the pepino melon, arrange the pepino rinds on a sheet pan.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Spanish, literally 'cucumber' (because of the elongated shape of the fruit).

 
 

Definition of pepino in US English:

pepino

nounpeˈpēnō
  • A spiny plant of the nightshade family, with edible purple-streaked yellow fruit, native to the Andes.

    Solanum muricatum, family Solanaceae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • To assemble the pepino melon, arrange the pepino rinds on a sheet pan.
    • Pepinos are high in potassium and are full of vitamin A, B and C.
    • Popular in New Zealand, the pepino is becoming common in some United States markets.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Spanish, literally ‘cucumber’ (because of the elongated shape of the fruit).

 
 
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