Pumpkin
Context
A large, round orange vegetable with a thick rind, often associated with fall and used in both sweet and savory dishes
Explanation
Pumpkins are a type of winter squash. They are high in vitamins, particularly vitamin A, and are known for their use in pumpkin pie and other autumnal dishes.
Applications
Pumpkin flesh is used in pies, soups, and roasted dishes.
Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are edible and can be roasted as a snack.
Pumpkins are also a symbol of Halloween and are used for carving jack-o'-lanterns.