Pumpkin

There are no categorical antonyms for this word. However, one could loosely use any edible foods unrelated to the pumpkin as antonyms e.g. strawberries, beef,… Read More »What Is The Opposite Of A Pumpkin?

(US) A term of endearment for someone small and cute. It cites only to the lyrics of a song by John Prine from 1991, Daddy’s… Read More »Why Do People Call Babies Pumpkin?

Noun. pumpkin head (plural pumpkin heads) (idiomatic, US, prison slang) A severe head injury resulting from a beating. What does it mean to be called… Read More »What Is A Pumpkin Head Slang?

A central element in many fall festivals, the pumpkin is a beloved symbol of autumn. Are pumpkins associated with fall? Fall is harvest season for… Read More »Do Pumpkins Symbolize Fall?

Wine was not served during the meal; instead, most drank good old water. And finally – without flour or a stove – there were no… Read More »Did The Pilgrims Eat Pumpkin Pie?

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the English word pumpkin derives from the Ancient Greek word πέπων (romanized pepon), meaning ‘melon‘. Is pumpkin a good… Read More »What Is The Meaning Of The Name Pumpkin?

How does a pumpkin grow? First, you plant a little pumpkin seed in the nice, warm, brown dirt. If the little pumpkin seed gets enough… Read More »Where Do Pumpkins Sprout From?

Squashes belong to the genus Cucurbita and are all native to the Americas, originating in Mexico around 10,000 years ago. They soon became dietary and… Read More »Who Domesticated Pumpkins?

Pumpkin bread recipes go back to the 19th century. One of the first recorded recipes was from Lettice Bryan’s c. 1839 cookbook, The Kentucky Housewife.… Read More »Who Invented Pumpkin Bread?

During the traditional bonfires of the festival, it was believed that evil spirits lurked in the surrounding shadows. To ward off these evil spirits, rudimentary… Read More »Why Do You Carve Pumpkins On Halloween?