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Etymology

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Uncertain; perhaps of Semitic origin, such as Hebrew פִּטְרִיָּה (pitriyá, mushroom), Classical Syriac ܦܛܘܪܬܐ (peṭṭorta), Arabic فُطْر (fuṭr, mushroom). Or, related to Old French bot (toad), recalling the shape of a big mushroom. Or, from Middle French poistron, from Late Latin posteriōnem, from Latin posterus (following, next).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pɔ.ti.ʁɔ̃/
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Noun

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potiron m (plural potirons)

  1. pumpkin
  2. winter squash

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